118th Congress · HOUSE RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Res. 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.

“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.”

Civil rights and liberties, minority issues

Introduced Apr 13, 2023

Last action Apr 17, 2023

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SummaryCRS 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.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Apr 17, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Apr 13, 2023

Introduced in House

Apr 13, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.