The House Resolution urges Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to release all information related to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), particularly concerning its alleged payments to individuals linked to extremist groups, and to clarify her involvement with the organization. The SPLC is currently facing serious legal allegations, including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, for allegedly misusing over $3 million in donor funds to support extremist groups while misleading donors about its mission. The resolution highlights Benson's previous roles at the SPLC, including her time on its Board of Directors, raising concerns about her potential knowledge of the organization's funding practices during the period covered by the federal indictment.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of transparency, noting Benson's past failure to comply with a subpoena from the House of Representatives, which resulted in a finding of civil contempt. It calls for her to discontinue any pattern of withholding information and to fully disclose her knowledge of the SPLC's operations and funding decisions. The resolution concludes by directing copies to various officials, including Benson herself, the U.S. Attorney General, and Michigan's congressional delegation, to ensure accountability and oversight regarding the allegations against the SPLC.