Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM)
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Tony Gonzales from the United States House of Representatives.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution calls for the expulsion of Representative Tony Gonzales from the United States House of Representatives. The resolution alleges that Representative Gonzales violated the House Code of Official Conduct by engaging in a sexual relationship with a staffer under his supervision and sending unwelcome sexual advances. It cites specific evidence, including text messages, and notes that a former staffer died after these events occurred. The document claims these actions constitute a pattern of sexual abuse and harassment. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to hold the Member accountable to safeguard public faith in the House.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution targets the protection of women staff members from sexual bullying and harassment by those in power.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
The resolution seeks to protect the safety and well-being of women staff members from sexual harassment and abuse.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The expulsion aims to safeguard public faith in the institution of the House of Representatives through accountability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Staff Safety and Well-being: The resolution states that holding members accountable for violations of the Code of Official Conduct threatens the safety and well-being of staff and their ability to serve the American people. (Whereas, clause 18 of rule XXIII)
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Safeguarding Public Faith: Taking action against the Representative is described as important to safeguard the public's faith in the institution of the House of Representatives. (Whereas, the Code of Official Conduct)
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Protection of Women Staff Members: Holding the Representative accountable for his behavior toward women staff is cited as important to protect the safety of women staff members. (Whereas, the resolution)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Representative's Position: The primary action of this resolution is the expulsion of Representative Tony Gonzales, meaning he would no longer serve as a Member of the United States House of Representatives. (Resolved, That... Representative Tony Gonzales, be, and he hereby is, expelled)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The resolution targets the protection of women staff members from sexual bullying and harassment by those in power.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution seeks to protect the safety and well-being of women staff members from sexual harassment and abuse.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The expulsion aims to safeguard public faith in the institution of the House of Representatives through accountability.
- 4/14/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.