H.Res. 40 – Condemning and censuring Representative Steve King of Iowa.

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This House resolution formally condemns Representative Steve King of Iowa for remarks that appeared to support white nationalism and white supremacy. It orders that he be censured—a formal reprimand—and that the censure be publicly read in the House. The action targets Rep. King personally and reflects the House’s disapproval of his statements.

Key Provisions

Rep. Steve King is to be censured by the House.
He must appear in the House chamber to receive the censure.
The Speaker will publicly read the censure resolution.

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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Ryan notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution in the form of H. Res. 40 pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX.

January 14, 2019 • 7:23 PM

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January 14, 2019

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January 14, 2019

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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Ryan notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution in the form of H. Res. 40 pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX.

January 14, 2019 • 7:23 PM

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Rep. Tim RyanD-OH-13 · Jan 14, 2019

Madam Speaker, pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, I rise to give notice of my intent to raise a question of the privileges of the House. The form of the resolution is as follows: House Resolution…

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Introduced in HouseIssued January 14, 2019

IV

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 40

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 14, 2019

Mr. Ryan (for himself, Mr. Loebsack, and Mr. Joyce of Ohio) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics

RESOLUTION

Condemning and censuring Representative Steve King of Iowa.

Whereas, on January 10, 2019, in an interview published by the New York Times, Representative Steve King asked, White nationalist, White supremacist, Western civilization—how did that language become offensive? Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization?;

Whereas Representative King’s comments legitimize White supremacy and White nationalism as acceptable in today’s society;

Whereas Representative King’s comments are abhorrent to the founding principles of our Nation and our rich history of diversity and tolerance of those whose backgrounds and beliefs have made America the envy of the world; and

Whereas Representative King’s comments reflect negatively on the House of Representatives: Now, therefore, be it

That—

(1)

Representative Steve King of Iowa be censured;

(2)

Representative Steve King forthwith present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and

(3)

Representative Steve King be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.