Censuring Paul Gosar, Representative of the 9th Congressional District of Arizona.

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Explore the details of House Bill 623 Censuring Paul Gosar, Representative of the 9th Congressional District of Arizona. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Congress. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 623

Bill 118 H.Res. 623, also known as the resolution to censure Paul Gosar, Representative of the 9th Congressional District of Arizona, was introduced in response to Gosar's controversial actions and statements. The resolution accuses Gosar of promoting violence against members of Congress, specifically targeting Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and President Joe Biden.

The resolution details several instances where Gosar shared inflammatory and violent content on social media, including a video depicting him attacking Ocasio-Cortez and a photoshopped image of him killing President Biden. These actions were deemed as a violation of House rules and standards of conduct.

The resolution calls for Gosar to be censured, which is a formal reprimand by the House of Representatives. Censure is a rare disciplinary action that is used to publicly condemn a member of Congress for their actions. If passed, Gosar would be required to stand before the House and receive the censure, which would be recorded in the Congressional Record. The resolution has sparked debate among members of Congress, with some arguing that censure is necessary to hold Gosar accountable for his actions, while others believe it is an infringement on his freedom of speech. The outcome of the resolution remains uncertain, but it has brought attention to the issue of political rhetoric and the consequences of promoting violence in the public sphere.

Congressional Summary of HRES 623

This resolution censures Representative Paul Gosar.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 623

Bill HRES 623 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HRES 623 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023. Bill HRES 623's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ethics. as of July 27, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 623

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Censuring Paul Gosar, Representative of the 9th Congressional District of Arizona.Censuring Paul Gosar, Representative of the 9th Congressional District of Arizona.

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