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Censuring Representative Andy Ogles.

USA119th CongressHRES-576| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Ethics Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution calls for the censure of Representative Andy Ogles , citing his repeated use of racist and anti-Muslim rhetoric. The proposed censure stems from his public statements, which include demeaning House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as "Discount Dollar Store Obama" and employing racist tropes. Furthermore, the resolution highlights Representative Ogles's use of anti-Muslim rhetoric against New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, including calls for his deportation based solely on his political beliefs and religion. It alleges that Representative Ogles is abusing his office by attempting to weaponize the Department of Justice and immigration laws against a political opponent. The resolution emphasizes that such actions suggest a willingness to silence political positions and target naturalized citizens, which is contradictory to the U.S. Constitution. It concludes that anti-Muslim hate, racism, and ethnic slurs have no place in public discourse and that the House has a responsibility to condemn hate speech that undermines its legitimacy and public service.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-626
Censuring Representative Andy Ogles.
Jul 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-626
    Censuring Representative Andy Ogles.


  • July 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Congress

Censuring Representative Andy Ogles.

USA119th CongressHRES-576| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
This resolution calls for the censure of Representative Andy Ogles , citing his repeated use of racist and anti-Muslim rhetoric. The proposed censure stems from his public statements, which include demeaning House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as "Discount Dollar Store Obama" and employing racist tropes. Furthermore, the resolution highlights Representative Ogles's use of anti-Muslim rhetoric against New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, including calls for his deportation based solely on his political beliefs and religion. It alleges that Representative Ogles is abusing his office by attempting to weaponize the Department of Justice and immigration laws against a political opponent. The resolution emphasizes that such actions suggest a willingness to silence political positions and target naturalized citizens, which is contradictory to the U.S. Constitution. It concludes that anti-Muslim hate, racism, and ethnic slurs have no place in public discourse and that the House has a responsibility to condemn hate speech that undermines its legitimacy and public service.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-626
Censuring Representative Andy Ogles.
Jul 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-626
    Censuring Representative Andy Ogles.


  • July 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Ethics Committee

Congress

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