United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 16 D cosponsors

HRES 292 — Condemning the expulsion of two Black, duly elected Tennessee Representatives as a blatant act of racism and an attack on the democracy of the United States and observing that the Tennessee House of Representatives preferred to take this action of expulsion rather than to act on gun control measures to protect children.

Last action — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1749-1750)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This resolution condemns the expulsion of state representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson from the Tennessee General Assembly as an attack on American democracy and an overt act of racism. It also expresses the belief that state and federal lawmakers should address gun violence.

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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1749-1750)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 292 do?
This resolution condemns the expulsion of state representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson from the Tennessee General Assembly as an attack on American democracy and an overt act of racism. It also expresses the belief that state and federal lawmakers should address gun violence.
Who sponsors HRES 292?
HRES 292 is sponsored by Kamlager-Dove, Sydney (Democratic), Cohen, Steve (Democratic), Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" (Democratic), Ivey, Glenn (Democratic), Pressley, Ayanna (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Carter, Troy A. (Democratic), Bowman, Jamaal (Democratic), Evans, Dwight (Democratic), Mullin, Kevin (Democratic), Williams, Nikema (Democratic), Watson Coleman, Bonnie (Democratic), Green, Al (Democratic), Lee, Summer L. (Democratic), Lee, Barbara (Democratic), and Tokuda, Jill N. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HRES 292?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 292?
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