Rep. Dan Goldman Announces Censure Resolution Against Elise Stefanik

Stefanik Faces Criticism for Her Support of Jan. 6 Rioters, Referred to as 'Hostages'

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) has announced a resolution to censure House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for her support of the January 6, 2021 Capitol rioters, whom she referred to as 'hostages'.
Goldman's censure is based on Stefanik's 'providing aid, comfort, and support to the rioters and insurrectionists' and her continued support for the convicted insurrectionists.
Stefanik has been criticized for her alignment with former President Donald Trump, who has also referred to the Jan. 6 rioters as 'hostages' and has suggested he would consider pardoning them if reelected.
The censure resolution is not privileged, meaning it would require GOP leadership to bring it to the floor for consideration, which is considered highly unlikely.
Censure in the House is a formal reprimand expressing the mood of the House, with no practical consequences other than taking up time for votes.