Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the motivations of the members of the Texas Legislature who have fled to the Nation's capital from Texas and urging the Sergeant at Arms of the House, the United States Capitol Police, and Department of Justice to cooperate with the Texas Department of Public Safety in their efforts to return these members to Texas.
USA117th CongressHRES-540| House
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Beth Van Duyne
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (15)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)
Committee on House Administration, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the claims made by the members of the Texas legislature who have fled to the nation's capital from Texas are unfounded at best and deceiving at worst, and (2) their actions have further resulted in their abandonment of their responsibilities and duty to fulfill their oath of office. The resolution also urges the House Sergeant at Arms, the U.S. Capitol Police, and the Department of Justice to cooperate with the Texas Department of Public Safety in their efforts to return these members to Texas.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the motivations of the members of the Texas Legislature who have fled to the Nation's capital from Texas and urging the Sergeant at Arms of the House, the United States Capitol Police, and Department of Justice to cooperate with the Texas Department of Public Safety in their efforts to return these members to Texas.
USA117th CongressHRES-540| House
| Updated: 11/1/2022
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the claims made by the members of the Texas legislature who have fled to the nation's capital from Texas are unfounded at best and deceiving at worst, and (2) their actions have further resulted in their abandonment of their responsibilities and duty to fulfill their oath of office. The resolution also urges the House Sergeant at Arms, the U.S. Capitol Police, and the Department of Justice to cooperate with the Texas Department of Public Safety in their efforts to return these members to Texas.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Beth Van Duyne
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (15)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)
Committee on House Administration, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional officers and employeesElections, voting, political campaign regulationLaw enforcement officersState and local government operationsTexas