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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1313· House(119-HRES-1313)

Original Resolution Condemning the Hateful Comments of Texas Congressional Candidate Maureen Galindo

Rep. Green
Age: 79 years
Texas
Introduced
5/21/2026
Last activity
5/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Al Green
Cosponsors
None
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 is titled the "Original Resolution Condemning the Hateful Comments of Texas Congressional Candidate Maureen Galindo." The House of Representatives aims to condemn comments made by Ms. Galindo on Instagram regarding Zionism and the use of the Karnes ICE Detention Center. The text finds that her comments advocate for the imprisonment of Americans based on their ideologies and associations. It further notes that such calls evoke historical horrors like the Holocaust and violate principles of liberty and justice. Ultimately, the House resolves to condemn these statements.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1

    The resolution serves as a formal congressional record of condemnation regarding political rhetoric.

  • Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+1

    The resolution affirms that while speech is protected, individuals can still be condemned for hateful rhetoric.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+1

    The resolution opposes the use of detention centers as political punishment for associations.

The opposite

  • Does this tighten control of the border?-1

    The resolution criticizes the use of ICE detention centers as tools for political punishment.