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House Censures Representative Gosar Over January 6th Comments

The House of Representatives has formally criticized (censured) Representative Paul Gosar. This action was taken because of his statements regarding the events at the Capitol on January 6th, which the House believes downplay the seriousness of the attack and disrespect law enforcement officers.
Key points
Representative Paul Gosar received a formal criticism (censure) from the House of Representatives.
The reason was his comments about the January 6th Capitol events.
The House stated his comments undermine the seriousness of the event and disrespect law enforcement.
He is required to be present for the public reading of the censure resolution.
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Print number: 117_HRES_420
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Censuring Representative Paul Gosar of Arizona.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_420.

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:

  • Representative Paul Gosar received a formal criticism (censure) from the House of Representatives.
  • The reason was his comments about the January 6th Capitol events.
  • The House stated his comments undermine the seriousness of the event and disrespect law enforcement.
  • He is required to be present for the public reading of the censure resolution.
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.

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