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Censuring Representative Andrew Ogles and Removing Him from the House Committee on Homeland Security.

USA119th CongressHRES-1113| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
Shri Thanedar

Shri Thanedar

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Ethics Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution seeks to formally censure Representative Andrew Ogles and remove him from his position on the House Committee on Homeland Security. The proposed actions stem from his alleged repeated use of official social media accounts and podcast appearances to make Islamophobic, racist, and anti-immigrant statements. Specifically, the resolution cites instances where Representative Ogles publicly stated that "Muslims don't belong in American society" and suggested that Muslim elected officials are conspiring to institute an Islamic government. Such behavior, including calls for the denaturalization and deportation of elected officials based on their religion, is deemed inappropriate for a Member of Congress. His predisposition to discriminate against minorities is considered alarming given his role on the Homeland Security Committee, raising serious questions about his fitness to serve.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2026
Submitted in House
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
  • March 12, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

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Censuring Representative Andrew Ogles and Removing Him from the House Committee on Homeland Security.

USA119th CongressHRES-1113| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
This resolution seeks to formally censure Representative Andrew Ogles and remove him from his position on the House Committee on Homeland Security. The proposed actions stem from his alleged repeated use of official social media accounts and podcast appearances to make Islamophobic, racist, and anti-immigrant statements. Specifically, the resolution cites instances where Representative Ogles publicly stated that "Muslims don't belong in American society" and suggested that Muslim elected officials are conspiring to institute an Islamic government. Such behavior, including calls for the denaturalization and deportation of elected officials based on their religion, is deemed inappropriate for a Member of Congress. His predisposition to discriminate against minorities is considered alarming given his role on the Homeland Security Committee, raising serious questions about his fitness to serve.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2026
Submitted in House
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
  • March 12, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Shri Thanedar

Shri Thanedar

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Ethics Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted