Censuring Pramila Jayapal, Representative of the 7th Congressional District of Washington.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 606

Bill 118 H.Res. 606 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to censure Pramila Jayapal, who represents the 7th Congressional District of Washington. The resolution accuses Jayapal of making inflammatory and derogatory remarks about law enforcement officers during a recent speech on the House floor. The resolution argues that Jayapal's comments were disrespectful and harmful to the men and women who serve in law enforcement.

The resolution calls for Jayapal to be formally censured by the House of Representatives, which is a rare and serious disciplinary action. Censure is a formal statement of disapproval by the House, and it is typically reserved for members who have engaged in misconduct or behavior that is deemed to be unbecoming of a member of Congress.

Supporters of the resolution argue that Jayapal's comments were inappropriate and crossed a line, while opponents argue that censuring a member for their speech sets a dangerous precedent for limiting free speech in Congress. The resolution is currently being debated in the House, and it remains to be seen whether it will ultimately be passed and Jayapal will be censured.

Congressional Summary of HRES 606

This resolution censures Representative Pramila Jayapal for her antisemitic remark regarding Israel.

Current Status of Bill HRES 606

Bill HRES 606 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HRES 606 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023.  Bill HRES 606's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ethics. as of July 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 606

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 606

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 606

Censuring Pramila Jayapal, Representative of the 7th Congressional District of Washington.Censuring Pramila Jayapal, Representative of the 7th Congressional District of Washington.
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