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HRES 1065ReferredFederalhouse

Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.

Introduced February 13, 2026Last action February 13, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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Plain-English Summary

This is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would formally condemn and censure President Donald Trump. A censure is an official statement of disapproval — it is one of the ways Congress can formally express that it believes a president (or other official) has acted improperly or outside the bounds of acceptable conduct. Unlike impeachment, a censure does not remove anyone from office or carry legal penalties; it is essentially a formal, on-the-record criticism.

Because no official description was provided with this bill, the specific reasons cited for the condemnation and censure are not detailed here. Generally speaking, censure resolutions outline particular actions or behaviors that the sponsors believe warrant official congressional disapproval. The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, which is the standard first step — the committee would review it before deciding whether to advance it to a full House vote.

This bill primarily affects President Trump in a reputational and symbolic sense, as a censure would place Congress's formal disapproval into the official record. It does not directly impact everyday Americans in a legal or financial way. Whether the resolution moves forward depends on whether the House Judiciary Committee chooses to act on it and whether it can gain enough support for a full floor vote.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

February 13, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]DTN

Committees

the Judiciary

Legislative History

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 13, 2026

Submitted in House

Feb 13, 2026

Submitted in House

Feb 13, 2026