I am writing to express my deep concern regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s failure to fulfill his duties as Secretary of Health and Human Services. His leadership—or rather, his intentional negligence—is putting American lives at risk. It is imperative that Congress take action to remove him from this critical position before his inaction leads to further preventable harm.
At his confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. made commitments that he has since failed to uphold. His decision to cancel the annual flu strain selection meeting for next year’s vaccine, with no rescheduled date, is reckless and endangers public health. This meeting must occur in March to ensure sufficient vaccine supply. Without it, millions of Americans may be left vulnerable to influenza in the coming season.
Meanwhile, avian flu is spreading, with confirmed cases of transmission to humans. Other countries, such as Canada, have already secured vaccines for those at risk, yet the United States has taken no comparable action. No mitigating measures have been announced, and there is no indication that RFK Jr. plans to address this growing threat.
Additionally, as measles outbreaks increase across the U.S., the Secretary of Health and Human Services has been absent—not in emergency meetings, not coordinating responses, but vacationing in the California wilderness. While public health officials scramble to contain outbreaks, RFK Jr. has been boasting about his outdoor excursions on social media, demonstrating a blatant disregard for the responsibilities of his office. Measles is not a minor illness; it has already resulted in at least one death and can cause permanent disabilities, as well as wipe out immune memory, making individuals more vulnerable to other infections.
This is not simply negligence—it is willful abandonment of duty. His refusal to act, combined with his well-documented history of undermining public health efforts, makes it clear that he is not fit to lead HHS. I urge you to:
1. Demand that RFK Jr. testify under oath regarding his failure to act on these pressing health concerns.
2. Support impeachment proceedings to remove him from office before his inaction leads to an even greater public health crisis.
You recognized from the beginning that RFK Jr. was unfit for this role, and I appreciate your vote against his confirmation. Unfortunately, your concerns have been proven correct. His deliberate inaction is endangering public health, and those who supported his appointment must now acknowledge their mistake. I urge you to continue standing up for science, public health, and accountability by pushing for his removal before his negligence leads to even greater harm.
Please respond with what specific steps you will take to address this urgent matter.
First sent on March 10 by Resistance is Imperative
