Removing certain Members from standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Impact
If passed, HR201 will require the Sergeant at Arms to determine which Members disregarded a directive to leave the Well of the House, aiming to ensure that all Representatives reflect creditably on the institution. The suggested disciplinary measures will directly impact the Members involved, stripping them of their roles on committees during the remainder of the 119th Congress. This could lead to significant implications for their influence and effectiveness within the House, as committee assignments often play a crucial role in legislative power dynamics.
Summary
House Resolution 201 addresses the removal of certain Members from their standing committee assignments in the House of Representatives. The resolution stems from purported conduct exhibited by some Representatives on the floor during a session on March 6, 2025. This resolution was submitted by Mr. Ogles and subsequently referred to the Committee on Ethics for further consideration. It highlights an aspect of internal governance and accountability within the House, emphasizing expected conduct standards for Members as articulated in Rule XXIII of the House Rules.
Contention
While the resolution appears straightforward, it may raise contentious points regarding due process and ethical standards applied to elected officials. Opponents might argue that the resolution could be seen as a political tool to punish dissent or disagreement on the floor rather than addressing genuine misconduct. Proponents, however, may contend that accountability is essential for maintaining the integrity of the legislative process, especially in light of specific incidents that prompted this measure.
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 9) denouncing the horrors of socialism, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 76) removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of the House.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Federal Government to dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy.
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes.