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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 1085· House(119-HRES-1085)

Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

Rep. Rulli
Age: 57 years
Ohio
Introduced
2/25/2026
Last activity
2/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Sponsored by
Michael Rulli
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution calls for the censure of Representative Al Green of Texas. The resolution alleges that during the State of the Union Address on February 24, 2026, the Representative interrupted the President's remarks. It describes these actions as performative and a breach of proper conduct that disrupted the joint address. Additionally, the text states this is the second time in less than a year that the Representative was removed from the chamber by the Sergeant at Arms. The resolution requires the Representative to present himself in the well of the House for the public pronouncement of the censure by the Speaker.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5

    The resolution enforces internal House rules and decorum, which promotes institutional order.

The opposite

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?-3

    The censure of a prominent African American representative may be viewed negatively by his constituents.

  • Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-2

    The censure targets a specific instance of speech and conduct within the House chamber.