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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1085

Censure of Representative Al Green

Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

25 days ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Rep. Al Green Disciplined Following Repeated Disruptions of Presidential Speeches
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Key Points

  • A resolution has been introduced in Congress to "censure" Representative Al Green of Texas. A censure is a formal, public scolding by the House of Representatives. It is a serious punishment used when a member breaks the rules of conduct or acts in a way that is considered disrespectful to the House.
  • The resolution was sparked by Representative Green's behavior during the State of the Union Address on February 24, 2026. According to the document, he interrupted the President’s speech with "performative acts" that disrupted the official event. This led to him being removed from the room by the Sergeant at Arms.
  • If this resolution passes, Representative Green would have to stand in the "well" of the House—the area at the very front of the chamber. While he stands there, the Speaker of the House would read the resolution out loud to the entire room and the public to officially record the disapproval of his colleagues.
  • The document notes that this is the second time in less than a year that Representative Green has been removed from the chamber for breaking decorum rules. The resolution describes his actions as unpatriotic and a breach of the proper conduct expected of a member of Congress.

Milestones

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Feb 25, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Feb 25, 2026

Submitted in House

10 Articles

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Republicans hesitant to censure Rep. Al Green again

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Al Green speaks out after removal from SOTU

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Democrat Al Green Escorted Out Of State Of The Union Holding 'Black People Are Not Apes' Sign

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Democrats refuse to stand for Trump as congressman Al Green again ejected

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Rep. Al Green Calls Out Trump's Racist Social Media Post At The State Of The Union

Related Bills

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H.Res. 189Identical bill

Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

Mar 6 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

Bill NumberHRES 1085
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ethics.

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