Bills · HRES 713
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 713House of RepresentativesHouse Committee on Education and Workforce
Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
INTRO SEP 15· LAST ACTION SEP 17
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the standards of conduct expected from Members of Congress and the consequences for actions deemed inappropriate. A censure is a serious disciplinary action that publicly shames a lawmaker and can impact their reputation and political career. Removing a representative from committees is also a significant move, as committees are where most legislative work happens.
If this bill becomes law, Representative Omar's power to shape legislation on education, labor, and federal spending would be severely diminished. It also sets a precedent for how the House responds to members' public statements, especially following sensitive events like the assassination of a public figure. If it doesn't pass, Representative Omar would retain her committee assignments, and the House would not formally rebuke her for the described actions, maintaining the status quo regarding her role and standing.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota would be formally censured by the House of Representatives.
A censure is a serious, public rebuke of a Member of Congress, indicating formal disapproval of their conduct by their peers.
PROVISION 02
Representative Ilhan Omar would be required to present herself in the well of the House for the public reading of the censure resolution by the Speaker.
This provision emphasizes the public and formal nature of the censure, making it a highly visible disciplinary action.
PROVISION 03
Representative Ilhan Omar would be removed from her assignments on the Committee on Education and Workforce.
This removal would significantly reduce her ability to influence legislation and policy related to education and labor issues.
PROVISION 04
Representative Ilhan Omar would be removed from her assignments on the Committee on the Budget.
This removal would significantly reduce her ability to influence legislation and policy related to federal spending and budget priorities.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
0
ACTION TIMELINE
8 EVENTSSEP 17
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Mace rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
SEP 17
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4395; text: CR H4395)
SEP 17
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
SEP 17
On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 276).
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 713
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 15, 2025
Last actionSep 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ETHICS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 15, 2025
House Res.HRES 713House of RepresentativesHouse Committee on Education and Workforce
Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
INTRODUCED SEP 15, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
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