Censuring Representative Robert Garcia of California for inciting violence against a special government employee.
This is a House Resolution (H. Res. 132) introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Mace. It would formally censure Representative Robert Garcia of California for allegedly inciting violence against a person described as a “special government employee” (the text identifies Elon Musk in this role). The resolution cites statements Garcia allegedly made at a hearing and on CNN in which he urged others to “bring actual weapons” to oppose Musk. The core purpose is a symbolic reprimand—expressing disapproval and restoring a sense of decorum—rather than creating new law or criminal penalties. If adopted, the resolution would require Garcia to appear in the well of the House for the pronouncement of censure and would include a public reading of the resolution by the Speaker. Note: The text references titles and agencies that appear fictional or satirical (e.g., “U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization” and a “Department of Government Efficiency”), which are not real components of the U.S. government. The essential parliamentary action, however, is the censure process within the House.
Key Points
- 1- Purpose: Censure Representative Robert Garcia for allegedly inciting violence against a federal employee described as a “special government employee.”
- 2- Alleged conduct: Garcia reportedly called Elon Musk a “dick” at a hearing and later urged Democrats to “bring actual weapons” to fight Musk, which the resolution characterizes as incitement to violence against a federal employee.
- 3- Rationale: Violence or threats against Federal employees are deemed unacceptable in the House; the resolution contends Garcia’s statements harmed the dignity and integrity of House proceedings.
- 4- Procedures and remedy: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics; if enacted, Garcia must appear in the well of the House for the pronouncement of censure, and the Speaker would publicly read the resolution.
- 5- Nature of action: Censure is a formal reprimand and a partisan/internal disciplinary measure. It is symbolic and does not impose criminal penalties or create new law.