Resolution Proposes Formal Censure of Rep. Jasmine Crockett Over Specific Remarks

This resolution puts forward a formal condemnation, known as a censure, against Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas. The text specifically cites remarks made on May 16, 2024, concerning another Member's appearance, and comments directed at Texas Governor Greg Abbott on March 22, 2025, labeling them 'inappropriate and discriminatory'. Censure is one of the disciplinary tools the House of Representatives can use against its members, essentially a formal public rebuke.

The Mechanics of a Rebuke

If adopted, this isn't just a strongly worded letter. The resolution requires Representative Crockett to physically stand in the well of the House chamber. The Speaker of the House would then be mandated to read the resolution aloud, making it a very public and formal act of disapproval by the legislative body. It's a procedure designed to register official condemnation of a member's conduct.

Drawing Lines on Discourse

The core of this resolution centers on specific instances of speech deemed unacceptable by its authors. It singles out comments from May 2024 about a colleague's appearance and remarks from March 2025 aimed at Governor Abbott, including calling him 'Governor Hot Wheels' and a 'hot ass mess'. While censure aims to uphold standards of decorum, resolutions like this inevitably raise questions about where the line falls between offensive speech and protected political expression. Focusing on specific remarks can lead to debates about whether such actions effectively police language, potentially discouraging robust (or even inflammatory) debate, versus genuinely upholding necessary standards for conduct within the institution. It also brings up the potential for subjective application – what one group considers grounds for censure, another might see as sharp political commentary.