The Congresswoman is referring to Article I, Section 6. I will not quote it in total as anyone really interested can look it up. I will point out that it does not grant **immunity **to any member for commission of a crime.

The second sentence does provide that except for Treason, Felony, and Breach of the Peace, they are privileged from Arrest during Attendance at the Session of their respective House, and in going to and returning from the same. The terms Treason, Felony, and Breach of the Peace cover most crimes that carry substantial prison sentences and for those they can be arrested even during an active session. For any other crime they can be arrested after returning from the session.

The last part of the second sentence does provide that for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place. Since the First Amendment prohibits Congress from making any law abridging the freedom of speech, such activity can not be classified as a crime thus the only protection given by this provision is from civil action.

The bottom line is that if any Congress Critter commits a crime, they are liable the same as one of us mere mortals.