Summary of HRES 197: Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HRES 197

Title: Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas

Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics

Introduced On: March 5, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HRES 197 is to formally censure Representative Al Green, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas. Censure is a disciplinary action that expresses disapproval of a member's conduct without expelling them from the House. This resolution aims to hold Representative Green accountable for actions deemed inappropriate or contrary to the standards expected of a member of Congress.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes the following key provisions:

1. Censure of Representative Al Green: The resolution states that Representative Green is to be censured.
2. Presentation for Censure: It mandates that Representative Green must present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the public pronouncement of the censure.
3. Public Reading: The resolution requires that the censure be publicly read by the Speaker of the House.

Affected Parties

• Representative Al Green: As the subject of the censure, he will be directly affected by the resolution.
• House of Representatives: The censure process involves the entire House, as it requires a public reading and acknowledgment of the censure by the Speaker.

Legislative Actions

• On March 5, 2025, HRES 197 was referred to the House Committee on Ethics for consideration. The committee will review the resolution and determine the next steps in the legislative process.

Sponsors

The resolution is sponsored by Representative Troy E. Nehls, with numerous cosponsors, including:
- Brandon Gill
- Mike Collins
- August Pfluger
- Russell Fry
- Keith Self
- Ronny Jackson
- Pat Fallon
- Jodey C. Arrington
- Kevin Kiley
- W. Gregory Steube
- Dan Crenshaw
- Jake Ellzey
- John R. Carter
- Beth Van Duyne
- Morgan Luttrell
- Marjorie Taylor Greene
- Lance Gooden
- Michael A. Rulli
- Mark E. Green
- Mark Harris
- Nicholas A. Langworthy
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Scott Fitzgerald
- Diana Harshbarger
- Barry Moore
- Derrick Van Orden
- Mary E. Miller
- Ben Cline
- Rudy Yakym
- Trent Kelly
- Erin Houchin
- Roger Williams
- Andy Barr

Related Bills

HRES 197 has companion resolutions, HRES 189 and HRES 193, which may address similar issues or actions regarding other members of Congress.

Conclusion

HRES 197 serves as a formal mechanism to censure Representative Al Green, reflecting the House's stance on his conduct. The resolution's progression through the House Committee on Ethics will determine its future and the implications for Representative Green and the broader legislative body.