Censuring Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado for her recent disparaging and derogatory comments about Representative Al Green of Texas.
This is a House resolution (H. Res. 202) introduced in the 119th Congress that seeks to censures Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado for making disparaging, derogatory, and allegedly racist remarks about Representative Al Green of Texas. The bill cites Boebert’s March 7, 2025 interview in Real America’s Voice News, in which she used the phrase “For him to go and shake his pimp cane,” as evidence of improper conduct and decorum violations in the House. If enacted, the resolution would formally condemn Boebert, require her to appear in the well of the House for the pronouncement of censure, and have the Speaker publicly read the censure. The measure has been referred to the House Ethics Committee and, as introduced, has no criminal penalties—only internal House discipline.
Key Points
- 1Purpose and scope: The resolution censors Representative Lauren Boebert for disparaging remarks toward a fellow member, counting the remarks as breaches of proper conduct and decorum in the House.
- 2Specific language cited: The measure references Boebert’s quote about Al Green, highlighting claims of racism and derogatory intent.
- 3Official actions authorized: If adopted, Boebert would be censured, must appear in the well of the House for the censure pronouncement, and the censure would be read aloud by the Speaker.
- 4Procedure and referral: The bill was introduced in the House by Ms. Houlahan and referred to the Committee on Ethics; it is a formal resolution, not a law.
- 5Nature of punishment: Censure is a formal expression of disapproval within the House; it imposes no criminal penalties and does not remove a member from office.