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House of Representatives Formally Criticizes Congressman Over January 6th Comments

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution to formally criticize (censure) one of its members. This action is in response to his public statements downplaying the seriousness of the events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Key points
The U.S. House of Representatives is taking formal disciplinary action (censure) against Congressman Andrew Clyde.
The reason is his statements suggesting the January 6th Capitol events were not an insurrection and resembled a tourist visit.
This is a formal criticism issued by his colleagues in the House.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_419
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Censuring Representative Andrew Clyde of Georgia.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_419.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. House of Representatives is taking formal disciplinary action (censure) against Congressman Andrew Clyde.
  • The reason is his statements suggesting the January 6th Capitol events were not an insurrection and resembled a tourist visit.
  • This is a formal criticism issued by his colleagues in the House.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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