Bill · H.Res. 944· House(119-HRES-944)
Impeaching Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
- Introduced
- 12/10/2025
- Last activity
- 12/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Haley Stevens
- 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 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The document alleges that the Secretary has abused his authority, failed to execute federal laws, and undermined public health institutions. It cites various actions, including massive reductions in force, the cancellation of research grants, and the dismissal of key personnel. Furthermore, the resolution claims his policies and public statements have eroded trust in vaccines and scientific research. Ultimately, the resolution argues these actions have imperiled the safety of the American people.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 12
Does this put more money into scientific research?-9
The Secretary cancelled billions of dollars in biomedical research grants at the NIH.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?-8
The Secretary shuttered the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, ending specialized support.
Would children be better off under this?-8
The publication of the 'Make America Healthy Again' report and vaccine changes are cited as imperiling children's health.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- The resolution aims to hold a civil officer accountable through impeachment and removal from office for alleged abuses of power. (Article I)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Reduction in public health capacity: The Secretary conducted a reduction in force that diminished the capacity of the Department of Health and Human Services. (Article I, Section 1)
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Loss of scientific oversight and transparency: Terminations of employees at the NIH, CDC, and FDA have diminished oversight and the ability of Congress to conduct effective oversight. (Article I, Section 3)
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Risk to children's well-being: The publication of the "Make America Healthy Again" report, which allegedly used false or misleading research, is cited as imperiling the health of children. (Article I, Section 4)
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Threats to food security: The Secretary's response to the avian influenza outbreak is described as endangering food security and public health. (Article I, Section 6)
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Loss of biomedical innovation: The cancellation of over 2,600 biomedical research grants at the NIH is cited as chilling life-saving clinical research. (Article I, Section 1)
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Harm to vulnerable populations: The shuttering of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ended specialized support for LBQTA+ youth, compromising their public health. (Article I, Section 2)
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Reduced access to healthcare: The withholding of funding for the title X family planning program threatens to cut access for 850,000 patients. (Article I, Section 2)
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Increased risk of disease: The elimination of clinical research programs related to the prevention and treatment of STIs, including HIV and AIDS, is noted as undermining public health. (Article I, Section 2)
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Increased foodborne illness risks: The abolition of the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network leaves the CDC monitoring fewer illnesses, including campylobacter and listeria. (Article I, Section 2)
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Vaccine access barriers: Removing the COVID-19 vaccine from the recommended schedule for pregnant women and children has created barriers to vaccine access. (Article I, Section 3)
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Increased pediatric poisoning: Claims that lifestyle changes can prevent measles have led to a 39% increase in pediatric Vitamin A poisoning cases. (Article I, Section 4)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access-8Improves Healthcare Access-7Improves Pandemic Preparedness-6Increases Medicaid Funding-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children-8Good For L G B T Q Community-8Good For Low Income Households-5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-5Reduces Government Spending-5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding-9
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights-8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency-6
- 12/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Eric SwalwellDemocrat · California