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Censure of Congressman for Promoting Hate Speech and Extremism

The U.S. House of Representatives is considering formally condemning (censuring) Congressman Paul Gosar. The reason is his use of official, taxpayer-funded resources to promote websites spreading antisemitism, Holocaust denial, and dangerous conspiracy theories. This action aims to uphold ethical standards and the integrity of Congress by addressing the use of a public platform to disseminate hate.
Key points
Formal condemnation of the Congressman for promoting extremist and antisemitic content using official House communication channels.
The consequence is a public reading of the censure by the Speaker of the House, serving as a serious disciplinary action against a public official.
The resolution emphasizes that freedom of speech does not justify using a public, taxpayer-funded platform to spread hate and extremism.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_623
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Censuring Paul Gosar, Representative of the 9th Congressional District of Arizona.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_623.

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 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Formal condemnation of the Congressman for promoting extremist and antisemitic content using official House communication channels.
  • The consequence is a public reading of the censure by the Speaker of the House, serving as a serious disciplinary action against a public official.
  • The resolution emphasizes that freedom of speech does not justify using a public, taxpayer-funded platform to spread hate and extremism.
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. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25].

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 2025-12-30.

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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