This resolution seeks to censure Representative Robert Garcia of California for allegedly inciting violence against Elon Musk, who is identified as a special government employee . The resolution details two instances: first, Garcia referred to Musk as a "dick" during a House subcommittee hearing, and second, he reportedly called on fellow Democratic Party members on CNN to "bring actual weapons to this bar fight" against Musk. The resolution asserts that Musk is working with President Donald J. Trump as part of the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization to address waste, fraud, and abuse in the Federal Government. It argues that Garcia's statements constitute an attempt to incite violence against a federal employee, which should not be tolerated and affects the dignity of House proceedings. If adopted, Representative Garcia would be formally censured, required to present himself in the well of the House, and have the resolution publicly read by the Speaker.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
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Censuring Representative Robert Garcia of California for inciting violence against a special government employee.
USA119th CongressHRES-132| House
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This resolution seeks to censure Representative Robert Garcia of California for allegedly inciting violence against Elon Musk, who is identified as a special government employee . The resolution details two instances: first, Garcia referred to Musk as a "dick" during a House subcommittee hearing, and second, he reportedly called on fellow Democratic Party members on CNN to "bring actual weapons to this bar fight" against Musk. The resolution asserts that Musk is working with President Donald J. Trump as part of the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization to address waste, fraud, and abuse in the Federal Government. It argues that Garcia's statements constitute an attempt to incite violence against a federal employee, which should not be tolerated and affects the dignity of House proceedings. If adopted, Representative Garcia would be formally censured, required to present himself in the well of the House, and have the resolution publicly read by the Speaker.