Denouncing dangerous and seditious rhetoric by Members of Congress and expressing condemnation of Senator Mark Kelly, Senator Elissa Slotkin, Representative Jason Crow, Representative Christopher Deluzio, Representative Maggie Goodlander, and Representative Chrissy Houlahan for attempting to sow disallegiance amongst members of the United States military and intelligence community and encouraging them to act against the Commander in Chief and President of the United States and violate the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Bill Number: H.Res. 932
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Congress
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2025-12-04: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Last Updated: 2026-01-31T09:05:20Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose This resolution condemns six named Members of Congress for public statements that it describes as encouraging members of the U.S. military and intelligence community to question or disobey orders from the President. It frames these statements as undermining the chain of command and national security.

Key Provisions

The resolution lists a series of “whereas” clauses that reference constitutional authority, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and federal law on insubordination.
It criticizes a November 18, 2025 video in which the named Members urged service members to refuse “illegal” orders and stated they would “have their back” if such orders were disobeyed.
The final resolved clause denounces the statements as “dangerous and seditious rhetoric” that places troops and their families at risk and undermines national security.
The measure was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Significant Changes to Existing Law The resolution introduces no changes to statute or regulation. It is a non-binding expression of opinion by the House and does not amend the UCMJ, Article II of the Constitution, or any other law.

Potential Impacts

Government agencies: The resolution may affect internal discussions within the Department of Defense and intelligence agencies by highlighting concerns about chain-of-command discipline.
Citizens and service members: It could influence public and internal perceptions of the military’s relationship with elected officials and the President.
International relations: No direct effects are stated; the measure focuses entirely on domestic civil-military relations.

Main Stakeholders

The six named Members of Congress (Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin; Representatives Jason Crow, Christopher Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, and Chrissy Houlahan).
Active-duty and reserve members of the Armed Forces.
Personnel in the intelligence community.
The President in the role of Commander in Chief.
Congressional committees with jurisdiction over armed services and intelligence.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

The text emphasizes Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, which designates the President as Commander in Chief, and cites UCMJ Article 92 (failure to obey lawful orders).
It notes that military orders are presumed lawful unless obviously unlawful and that service members disobey them at their own risk.
The resolution asserts that encouraging disloyalty in the military is already addressed by existing federal criminal law, though it does not propose new enforcement measures.
Politically, the measure highlights tensions between congressional oversight and the principle of civilian control of the military.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

Cosponsors (30)

Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1], Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18], Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5], Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9], Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11], Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8], Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6], Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10], Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8], Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

Recent Actions

2025-12-04: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-12-04: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-12-04: Submitted in House
2025-12-04: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

Denouncing dangerous and seditious rhetoric by Members of Congress and expressing condemnation of Senator Mark Kelly, Senator Elissa Slotkin, Representative Jason Crow, Representative Christopher Deluzio, Representative Maggie Goodlander, and Representative Chrissy Houlahan for attempting to sow disallegiance amongst members of the United States military and intelligence community and encouraging them to act against the Commander in Chief and President of the United States and violate the Uniform Code of Military Justice. — issued 2025-12-04 — PDF (4 pages)