Bills · HRES 1177
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1177Government Operations and Politics
Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
This resolution seeks to remove Peter Hegseth from office for starting a war without permission, mishandling secret information, and treating certain groups of soldiers unfairly.AI-written
INTRO APR 15· LAST ACTION APR 15
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tl;dr
AI-writtenMoves to impeach and remove Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth for launching an illegal war in Iran, leaking secrets on the Signal app, and discriminating against women and minority servicemembers.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses the balance of power between the President's administration and Congress regarding who has the right to start a war. It also raises serious questions about national security, such as whether high-ranking officials are keeping military secrets safe and whether the military is being used for political purposes. If passed, it would be a rare and historic use of Congressional power to remove a cabinet member for alleged misconduct.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Charges the Secretary with starting an unauthorized war against Iran and failing to consult with Congress.
It asserts the Constitutional principle that only Congress has the power to declare war.
PROVISION 02
Accuses the Secretary of violating international laws of war, including the targeting of civilians and infrastructure like a girls' school.
It holds U.S. leadership accountable for following international humanitarian standards during combat.
PROVISION 03
Claims the Secretary used unsecured communication apps like Signal to discuss classified military operations.
It addresses potential security breaches that could put American lives and national secrets at risk.
PROVISION 04
Alleges the Secretary obstructed Congressional investigations into military operations in Iran and Venezuela.
It defends the right of the people's representatives to oversee how the military is being used.
PROVISION 05
Charges the Secretary with discriminating against women, Black, LGBTQ+, and transgender servicemembers.
It links the Secretary's personal policy decisions to military readiness and the fair treatment of troops.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 16
D· Arizona
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
32
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 16 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 15
Submitted in House
APR 15
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1177
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 15, 2026
Last actionApr 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 15, 2026
House Res.HRES 1177Government Operations and Politics
Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
This resolution seeks to remove Peter Hegseth from office for starting a war without permission, mishandling secret information, and treating certain groups of soldiers unfairly.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 15, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 15, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
10%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
16
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
