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Censuring Representatives Bennie Thompson, Troy Carter, Barbara Lee, Frederica Wilson, Yvette Clarke, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Jasmine Crockett, Joyce Beatty, and Steve Cohen for inciting violence, including two assassination attempts, against President Donald Trump.

9/18/2024, 9:48 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 1454

Bill 118 HRES 1454 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to censure Representatives Bennie Thompson, Troy Carter, Barbara Lee, Frederica Wilson, Yvette Clarke, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Jasmine Crockett, Joyce Beatty, and Steve Cohen for allegedly inciting violence, including two assassination attempts, against President Donald Trump.

The resolution accuses these representatives of making inflammatory statements and encouraging violent actions against the President, which resulted in two separate attempts on his life. The resolution argues that such behavior is unacceptable and goes against the principles of democracy and peaceful political discourse.

The resolution calls for these representatives to be formally censured by the House of Representatives, which would serve as a public reprimand for their actions. Censure is a rare disciplinary action taken by Congress to express disapproval of a member's conduct. The resolution has sparked a heated debate in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to hold these representatives accountable for their actions, while opponents argue that it is a politically motivated move to silence dissenting voices. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1454 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing tensions and divisions within the US political landscape.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1454

Bill HRES 1454 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2024. Bill HRES 1454 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 17, 2024.  Bill HRES 1454's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ethics. as of September 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1454

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1454

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1454

Censuring Representatives Bennie Thompson, Troy Carter, Barbara Lee, Frederica Wilson, Yvette Clarke, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Jasmine Crockett, Joyce Beatty, and Steve Cohen for inciting violence, including two assassination attempts, against President Donald Trump.
Censuring Representatives Bennie Thompson, Troy Carter, Barbara Lee, Frederica Wilson, Yvette Clarke, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Jasmine Crockett, Joyce Beatty, and Steve Cohen for inciting violence, including two assassination attempts, against President Donald Trump.

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