Bills · HRES 145
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 145Law
Impeaching Paul Adam Engelmayer, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
INTRO FEB 21· LAST ACTION FEB 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is significant because it represents a serious attempt to remove a federal judge from office, a rare and consequential action. Federal judges are appointed for life to ensure they can make impartial decisions without fear of political retaliation. If this resolution were to advance, it would raise questions about the boundaries of judicial independence and what types of judicial decisions could be deemed impeachable offenses.
Voters should care because it impacts the fundamental structure of American government, particularly the separation of powers between the judicial, executive, and legislative branches. If the bill becomes law (meaning impeachment and removal), it would demonstrate a willingness to remove judges for rulings perceived as politically motivated, potentially affecting how judges make decisions and how the public trusts the impartiality of the courts.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Declares that Paul Adam Engelmayer, a United States District Court Judge, is impeached.
This is the core action of the resolution, formally initiating the process for his potential removal from office.
PROVISION 02
Accuses Judge Engelmayer of 'abuse of power' for knowingly using his judicial position to advance personal interests and political gain.
This is the central charge that provides the constitutional justification for the impeachment process.
PROVISION 03
Specifically alleges that Judge Engelmayer restrained President Trump and Secretary Bessent from granting access to certain Department of the Treasury records and payment systems.
These are the concrete actions cited as evidence of the alleged abuse of power and overreach of judicial authority.
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R· Arizona
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 21
Submitted in House
FEB 21
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 145
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
Last actionFeb 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025
House Res.HRES 145Law
Impeaching Paul Adam Engelmayer, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 21, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
12
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