Bill · H.Res. 246· House(119-HRES-246)
Impeaching Theodore Chuang, a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
- Introduced
- 3/24/2025
- Last activity
- 3/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Ogles
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 Theodore Chuang, a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The article of impeachment alleges that Judge Chuang engaged in a pattern of conduct incompatible with his position. Specifically, it cites a memorandum opinion from March 18, 2025, regarding a preliminary injunction. The resolution argues that his actions violated the separation of powers and disregarded the President's Article II authority. It further claims his decision fails to consider national security threats. Ultimately, the resolution states he is unfit for office and should be removed.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill seeks to uphold the President's Article II authority over foreign policy and national security.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+5
The bill supports the President's authority to prevent funds from reaching terrorist organizations.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The resolution targets the oversight of USAID to prevent its funds from reaching terrorist-linked groups.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of National Security: The text suggests that following the President's Article II authority allows the government to respond to threats posed by employees who may have disbursed funds to organizations linked to Foreign Terrorist Organizations (Article I).
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Prevention of Financial Support for Terrorism: The resolution references concerns that foreign assistance through USAID has not consistently complied with regulations intended to prevent financial support for terrorism (Article I).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Access to Government Systems: The preliminary injunction issued by Judge Chuang ordered the government to reinstate access to email, payments, security notifications, and other electronic systems for current USAID employees and PSCs (Article I).
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Potential Harm to National Security and American Interests: The text argues that Judge Chuang's decision to mandate immediate access to systems could inflict "irreparable harm" on Americans and American interests by ignoring the President's duty to defend national security (Article I).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+5Increases Foreign Aid-5
- 3/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio