Bill Summary
This legislation condemns and censures Representative Steve King of Iowa for making offensive and divisive comments that legitimize white supremacy and nationalism. It recognizes that his comments go against the founding principles of the United States, which values diversity and tolerance. The resolution calls for Representative King to appear in front of the House of Representatives for a public censure and for the Speaker to read the resolution aloud.
Possible Impacts
1. Representative Steve King may face public backlash and criticism for his comments, leading to damage to his reputation and career.
2. The resolution may spark debates and discussions on the issue of white supremacy and nationalism, potentially impacting how people think and view these ideologies.
3. The resolution may bring attention to the issue of discrimination and prejudice, prompting individuals and organizations to take action towards promoting diversity and tolerance.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 40 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 40
Condemning and censuring Representative Steve King of Iowa.
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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
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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
Resolved, 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.
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