Censuring Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas.

Summary of HRES 258 (Censure of Rep. Jasmine Crockett)

Overview

HRES 258 is a House Resolution introduced on March 26, 2025, that proposes censuring Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas. The measure lays out the procedural steps for the censure to be carried out in the House and identifies the sponsors who have filed or cosponsored the resolution.

Key Provisions

The introduced text specifies three concurrent actions:
1) That Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas be censured.
2) That Representative Crockett forthwith present herself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure.
3) That Representative Crockett be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.

These provisions indicate a formal rebuke by the House, accompanied by a public reading of the resolution.

Legislative Actions and Status

• Introduced: March 26, 2025.
• Referred to: House Committee on Ethics (same day as introduction).
• Status: Submitted in the House.
• This means the bill is currently pending review by the Ethics Committee, with no floor vote or final action recorded in the provided information.

Sponsors

• Brandon Gill (cosponsor)
• John R. Carter (cosponsor)

Affected Parties and Scope

• Primary subject: Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.
• The House of Representatives would conduct the censure process, with the Speaker delivering the public reading.
• The action is symbolic and formal within the legislative body; it does not impose fines or removal from office, nor does it apply external legal penalties.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

• After referral to the House Ethics Committee, the committee would typically review the allegations or grounds for censure, and decide whether to report the measure favorably, unfavorably, or without recommendation.
• If reported, the resolution could be brought to the House floor for debate and a vote. Passage would require a majority vote among voting members.
• The resolution, if adopted, would become part of the official House record and publicly communicated through the Speaker’s reading.

What to Watch

• Any committee action or amendments by the House Ethics Committee.
• Floor scheduling and debate on the resolution.
• The outcome of a potential floor vote and any subsequent public statements or reactions.

Note: This summary reflects the text and status provided for HRES 258 as of the introduced date.