Bill · H.Res. 1101· House(119-HRES-1101)
Censuring Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas.
- Introduced
- 3/4/2026
- Last activity
- 3/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
- Sponsored by
- Anna Paulina Luna
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- 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 seeks to censure Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas. The resolution alleges that Representative Gonzales engaged in an affair with a member of his staff. It claims he solicited sexually explicit material despite the staff member indicating the interaction went too far. These actions are described as an abuse of power and a betrayal of trust. If passed, the Representative would be required to present himself in the well of the House for the pronouncement of censure. Finally, the resolution would be entered into the Journal of the House as a formal condemnation.
Yes
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution addresses the exploitation of power in a sexualized workplace context.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution serves as a formal act of accountability and transparency regarding the conduct of a Member of Congress.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+5
The resolution addresses an abuse of power involving sexual misconduct in a professional setting.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Holding officials accountable: The resolution aims to censure Representative Gonzales for conduct that failed to meet minimum ethical standards and brought discredit upon the House (Resolution text).
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Addressing power imbalances: The resolution identifies that soliciting sexually explicit material from a subordinate staff member abuses the inherent power imbalance in that relationship (Resolution text).
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Upholding professional standards: The resolution asserts that such communications are incompatible with the professionalism required of a Member of Congress (Resolution text).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Undermining public trust: The publication of the communications described in the resolution has undermined public trust in the integrity and professionalism of the House of Representatives (Resolution text).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5
- 3/4/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.