H.Res. 1177

Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Sponsor: Yassamin Ansari

16 cosponsors

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Introduced Apr 15
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Introduced Apr 15
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Apr 15)

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That Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, and that the following articles of impeachment be exhibited to the Senate:

Article 1: Unauthorized war against Iran and reckless endangerment of United States servicemembers

Article II: Violations of the law of armed conflict and targeting of civilians

Article III: Negligence and reckless handling of sensitive military information

Article IV: Obstruction of congressional oversight

Article V: Abuse of power and politicization of the Armed Forces

Article VI: Conduct bringing disrepute upon the United States and its Armed Forces