Bill · H.Res. 1177· House(119-HRES-1177)

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

Age: 34 years

Arizona

Introduced: 4/15/2026
Last activity: 4/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Yassamin Ansari
Cosponsors: - 16 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution seeks to impeach Peter B. Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles of impeachment allege several serious wrongdoings including unauthorized military actions against Iran and the targeting of civilians. It also charges him with the negligent handling of sensitive military information and the obstruction of congressional oversight. Furthermore, the resolution cites the abuse of power through the politicization of the armed forces. Finally, it claims his conduct has brought disrepute to the United States and degraded the readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+8
The resolution seeks to stop the forcible separation of transgender people from military service.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8
The resolution addresses the obstruction of congressional oversight and withholding of material facts.
Would women be better off under this?+7
The resolution addresses attacks on physical qualifications, access to reproductive care, and sexual assault response systems.

The opposite

Does this give the federal government more power?-6
The resolution seeks to curb the unilateral expansion of military authority by the Secretary of Defense.