hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Formal public condemnation of a Texas Representative for alleged misconduct.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) introduced this resolution.
Introduced in the House, no vote yet.
This resolution, introduced by Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Republican from Florida, calls for the censure of Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas. Censure is a formal public rebuke by the House for alleged ethical misconduct, specifically concerning an alleged affair with a staff member and related communications. The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 4, 2026, and was then referred to the Committee on Ethics. For it to advance, the committee would typically review the resolution and decide whether to send it to the full House for a vote. If it passes the House, it does not go to the Senate or President, as a censure is an internal House disciplinary action.
If this resolution passes, Representative Tony Gonzales would be formally censured by the House, requiring him to stand in the well of the House for the pronouncement. This action would serve as an official statement by the House condemning the alleged conduct described in the resolution, potentially reinforcing the public's perception of the House's commitment to ethical standards. The resolution states that the alleged actions have undermined public trust, and a censure would be the House's response to restore that trust.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe the Representative's alleged conduct brought discredit to the House and warrants formal condemnation.
Critics Say
The bill text does not present arguments from critics of the proposed censure.
Those in favor of this resolution argue that Representative Gonzales's alleged conduct, particularly soliciting sexually explicit material from a staff member, constitutes a breach of ethical standards and abuses the power imbalance inherent in such a relationship. They believe such actions are incompatible with the professionalism required of a Member of Congress and have undermined public trust. The resolution explicitly states that these actions 'failed to meet even the minimum standards of ethical conduct' and 'brought discredit upon the House.' The bill text does not include any arguments against the censure.