sans Congress of the United States ‘House of Representatives ‘Washington, BE 20515-1403 December 4, 2020 “The Honorable Nancy Pelo Speaker of the House of Representatives 1236 Longworth H.0.B, Washington, DC 20515 Dear Madam Speaker, {'m writing to you eu of cancer over the use of facemssks on the House Noor that promote both petsonal political campaigns and he use of recreational drs and that overall diminish the seriousness nd decorum of the House floor. On December 3, 2020, the Speake pro tempore, Rep. Henry Cuellar, wore facemask that appeared to Aisplay his campaign logo while siting in the Speakers” chair. This san obvious violation ofthe House's prohibition on the use of oficial resources fr eampaign purposes. All members are disallowed from ‘Wearing campaign pins onthe House floor and this isn different. I also could be considered a violation (fH. Res. 5, which prohibits the use of Congressional broadcasts for partisan politcal purposes. You can Find footage of Rep. Cuellar and his mask on C-SPAN. “That same day, during debate over the MORE Act, Rep, Earl Blumenauer wore a facemask covered in marijuana leaves onthe House flor. Legality asi, its unbecoming fora House member to wear clothing that promotes the use of any recreational drags onthe House flor. It's a cles violation ofthe House's Cade of Conduct which prohibits all behave that doesnot, “reflect cedtably onthe House.” ‘The official dress code of the house was established inthe 96th Congress as “customary and traditional attr for Members." Whether or rot members’ dress is appropriate is decided by the Speaker. In 2012, ‘Speaker Bochner withdrew recognition from a member for nt Wesring proper aire and in 2001 Speaker Hastert admonished a member for engaging in debate without a jacket. Since then, it seems Congress's standards of dress have been abacdoned Speaker Pelosi, you've allowed fiemasks to be wort onthe House floor that wouldnt be allowed ina High School assembly hall. Is unfortunate that some members can’t resist using facemasks that undermine house decorum, The best solution is likey blanket ban on stylized facemask es time to restore dignity tothe House ince JIM BARKS Member of Congress,