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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 174· House(119-HRES-174)

Impeaching Amir Hatem Mahdy Ali, a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Rep. Ogles
Age: 55 years
Tennessee
Introduced
2/27/2025
Last activity
2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Andrew Ogles
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 impeaches Amir Hatem Mahdy Ali, a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Ogles and Mr. Gill of Texas on February 27, 2025. The text argues that Judge Ali engaged in a pattern of conduct incompatible with his trust as a Federal judge. Specifically, it points to his issuance of a temporary restraining order against the pausing of funds under Executive Order 14169. The resolution claims this order marginalized the President's Article II authority and ignored the troubled history of USAID funding. Ultimately, the resolution states that Judge Ali is unfit for office and should be removed.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+6

    The resolution seeks to restore and protect the President's Article II authority over foreign policy and agency oversight.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5

    The resolution supports the President's authority to pause the outlay of funds for review.

  • Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+4

    The resolution aims to prevent the financing of groups affiliated with al-Qaida by pausing USAID funds.

The opposite

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2

    The impeachment process targets a judge whose decisions the resolution claims bypass executive review processes.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2

    The disruption of USAID funding could impact international relations and foreign assistance consistency.

  • Does this change how police departments operate?-1

    The resolution targets the removal of a federal judge for decisions impacting executive authority.