Condemning and censuring Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Feb 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
What this bill does
This House Resolution, introduced by Representative Paul Gosar, aims to formally condemn and censure Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The resolution specifically addresses actions taken by Speaker Pelosi during the 2020 State of the Union address, alleging that she discredited the House by ripping up a copy of the speech.
The resolution, if passed, would require Speaker Pelosi to appear on the House floor for the pronouncement of censure, acknowledge wrongdoing, apologize to the President and the American people, and complete a three-hour reeducation class on House Ethics by April 15, 2020. This measure affects the Speaker of the House directly and would be a public rebuke.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 6, 2020. It was then referred to the Committee on Ethics. According to the provided information, the resolution was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote. Its current status indicates it remains in this legislative stage.
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Official summary
This resolution censures and condemns Speaker Pelosi for certain actions at the 2020 State of the Union address on February 4, 2020.
Timeline
6 Feb 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 836 do?
- This House Resolution, introduced by Representative Paul Gosar, aims to formally condemn and censure Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The resolution specifically addresses actions taken by Speaker Pelosi during the 2020 State of the Union address, alleging that she discredited the House by ripping up a copy of the speech. The resolution, if passed, would require Speaker Pelosi to appear on the House floor for the pronouncement of censure, acknowledge wrongdoing, apologize to the President and the American people, and complete a three-hour reeducation class on House Ethics by April 15, 2020. This measure affects the Speaker of the House directly and would be a public rebuke. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 6, 2020. It was then referred to the Committee on Ethics. According to the provided information, the resolution was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote. Its current status indicates it remains in this legislative stage.
- Has H.Res. 836 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 836. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 836?
- H.Res. 836 was sponsored by Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] (R-AZ), with 23 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 836?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ethics. (6 Feb 2020).
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