HRES1177-119

In Committee

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

119th Congress Introduced Apr 15, 2026

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill defines introduces a tariff, definition change provision: Article 1: Unauthorized war against Iran and reckless endangerment of United States servicemembers In his conduct of the office of Secretary of Defense of, reduces a compliance mandate provision: Article II: Violations of the law of armed conflict and targeting of civilians In further violation of his constitutional oath and duties, Peter B. Hegseth has engaged in high, and adds or tightens a product standard provision: Article III: Negligence and reckless handling of sensitive military information In his conduct of the office of Secretary of Defense, Peter B. Hegseth has engaged in high. It relies on tariffs, product standards, definition changes, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Defense.

Who Benefits and How

The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Defines introduces a tariff, definition change provision: Article 1: Unauthorized war against Iran and reckless endangerment of United States servicemembers In his conduct of the office of Secretary of Defense of...
  • Reduces a compliance mandate provision: Article II: Violations of the law of armed conflict and targeting of civilians In further violation of his constitutional oath and duties, Peter B. Hegseth has engaged in high...
  • Adds or tightens a product standard provision: Article III: Negligence and reckless handling of sensitive military information In his conduct of the office of Secretary of Defense, Peter B. Hegseth has engaged in high...
  • Imposes introduces a tariff provision: Such conduct constitutes a betrayal of the trust placed in him and a dereliction of his duty to safeguard national security.
  • Creates introduces a neutral technical change provision: Article V: Abuse of power and politicization of the Armed Forces Peter B. Hegseth has abused the powers of his office by— using his position to influence military...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for primary purpose and policy domains.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill defines introduces a tariff, definition change provision: Article 1: Unauthorized war against Iran and reckless endangerment of United States servicemembers In his conduct of the office of Secretary of Defense of, reduces a compliance mandate provision: Article II: Violations of the law of armed conflict and targeting of civilians In further violation of his constitutional oath and duties, Peter B. Hegseth has engaged in high, and adds or tightens a product standard provision: Article III: Negligence and reckless handling of sensitive military information In his conduct of the office of Secretary of Defense, Peter B. Hegseth has engaged in high.

Key Policy Areas

Defense

Primary Purpose

The bill defines introduces a tariff, definition change provision: Article 1: Unauthorized war against Iran and reckless endangerment of United States servicemembers In his conduct of the office of Secretary of Defense of, reduces a compliance mandate provision: Article II: Violations of the law of armed conflict and targeting of civilians In further violation of his constitutional oath and duties, Peter B. Hegseth has engaged in high, and adds or tightens a product standard provision: Article III: Negligence and reckless handling of sensitive military information In his conduct of the office of Secretary of Defense, Peter B. Hegseth has engaged in high.

Policy Domains

Defense

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 15, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 15, 2026

Ms. Ansari (for herself, Ms. McBride, Ms. Underwood, Mr. Green …

Apr 15, 2026

Submitted in House

Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Defense
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_defense"
→ Secretary of Defense

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