Bill · H.Res. 935· House(119-HRES-935)
Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
- Introduced
- 12/9/2025
- Last activity
- 12/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Shri Thanedar
- 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 Secretary of Defense Peter B. Hegseth for high crimes and misdemeanors. The first article of impeachment alleges murder and conspiracy to murder regarding lethal strikes against vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. It claims these strikes targeted survivors of an initial strike without legal authorization. The second article alleges the reckless and unlawful mishandling of classified information. Specifically, it cites the use of an unauthorized messaging platform to discuss sensitive combat operations in Yemen.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The impeachment process aims to bring transparency to the illegal use of military force and the mishandling of classified data.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+1
The impeachment seeks to hold a government official accountable for lethal strikes that allegedly targeted migrants.
The opposite· 3 of 11
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The resolution describes the deliberate killing of shipwrecked survivors who were likely migrants.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-7
The alleged commission of war crimes and murder tarnishes the reputation of the United States among the community of nations.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?-6
The use of unauthorized messaging platforms for classified operational details creates significant security vulnerabilities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Accountability for Military Conduct: The resolution aims to hold the Secretary of Defense accountable for orders to kill survivors of a shipwreck, which violates the Law of War Manual (Article I).
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Protection of Classified Information: By addressing the mishandling of sensitive operational details on unauthorized platforms, the resolution seeks to protect the security of future combat operations (Article II).
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Safety of Armed Forces Members: The impeachment process addresses actions that allegedly endangered members of the Armed Forces by disclosing target information and attack sequencing (Article II).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk to Lives in Maritime Operations: The text describes a campaign of lethal strikes against boats that included no attempt to intercept or provide warnings, resulting in the death of people on board (Article I).
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Endangerment of Combat Personnel: The discussion of sensitive information regarding airstrikes in Yemen on an unauthorized platform allegedly endangered members of the Armed Forces engaged in those operations (Article II).
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Undermining Military Morale: The mishandling of classified information is noted as an action that undermined good order and morale within the military (Article II).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances-7Improves Cybersecurity Defense-6Improves Veterans Benefits-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-8Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For Union Workers-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1Improves Border Security-5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5Improves Poverty Reduction-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power-4Improves Privacy Rights-2
- 1/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas