Bills · HRES 1172
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1172Congress
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Tony Gonzales from the United States House of Representatives.
This resolution calls for the immediate removal of Representative Tony Gonzales from office following his admission of an improper relationship with a staffer and allegations of sexual bullying.AI-written
INTRO APR 14· LAST ACTION APR 14
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AI-writtenExpels Representative Tony Gonzales from the House of Representatives for violating ethics rules by having a sexual relationship with a subordinate and engaging in a pattern of sexual harassment.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses how powerful government officials are held accountable when they abuse their positions or mistreat staff. It highlights the 'power imbalance' in political offices and seeks to enforce a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and improper relationships between bosses and subordinates.
If this becomes law, it sets a precedent that ethical violations regarding workplace conduct are grounds for the most severe punishment available to Congress. If it does not pass, it may raise questions about the effectiveness of House ethics rules and whether members face real consequences for behavior that would typically result in termination in the private sector.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Formally expels Representative Tony Gonzales from the House of Representatives.
This is the strongest possible disciplinary action the House can take against a member.
PROVISION 02
Cites violations of Rule XXIII, which prohibits sexual relationships between members and their direct employees.
It establishes the specific legal and ethical basis for the removal based on existing House rules.
PROVISION 03
References evidence including the member's own admission and explicit text messages sent to staffers.
It grounds the expulsion in documented conduct rather than just hearsay or allegations.
PROVISION 04
Affirms the member's right to defend himself on the House floor before a final vote.
It ensures the process follows constitutional standards for fairness and due process.
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D· New Mexico
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
38
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 14
Submitted in House
APR 14
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1172
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 14, 2026
Last actionApr 14, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ETHICS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 14, 2026
House Res.HRES 1172Congress
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Tony Gonzales from the United States House of Representatives.
This resolution calls for the immediate removal of Representative Tony Gonzales from office following his admission of an improper relationship with a staffer and allegations of sexual bullying.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 14, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 14, 2026
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READING
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