Bills · HRES 197
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 197Congress
Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION MAR 5
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
37
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- Non-binding
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it deals with how members of Congress are expected to behave during official proceedings, particularly during a presidential address. Such events are highly visible and are considered important for the functioning and image of government. If this bill passes, it would send a strong message that disruptive behavior is a serious breach of conduct and will lead to formal consequences, emphasizing the importance of order and respect within the legislative chambers.
If the bill doesn't pass, it could be interpreted in different ways: either that the House doesn't see the behavior as warranting such a severe reprimand, or that it is less concerned with strictly enforcing these rules of decorum. This could influence how future protests or disagreements are handled by members during official sessions, potentially leading to more or fewer disruptions depending on the precedent set.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Formally censure Representative Al Green of Texas.
This is the core action of the resolution, imposing a public and official condemnation of his behavior.
PROVISION 02
Require Representative Green to present himself in the well of the House of Representatives.
This makes the censure a public and personal act, requiring his physical presence for the reprimand.
PROVISION 03
Stipulate that the Speaker of the House will publicly read the censure resolution.
This public reading emphasizes the severity and formality of the reprimand before the entire legislative body.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 37
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
31
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 37 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 5
Submitted in House
MAR 5
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 197
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2025
Last actionMar 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ETHICS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025
House Res.HRES 197Congress
Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
37
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
