HRES996-119

In Committee

Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

119th Congress Introduced Jan 14, 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 expands a appropriation, reporting req, compliance mandate provision: Article I: Obstruction of Congress The Constitution provides that the House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of Impeachment and that, adds or tightens a reporting req, compliance mandate, tariff provision: Article II: Violation of public trust The Constitution provides that the House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of Impeachment and that, and expands a appropriation, procurement provision: Article III: Self-Dealing Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem has violated 5 CFR pt. 2635, Misuse of Position by using her position for personal gain while inappropriately using. It relies on appropriations, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and tariffs. The main policy areas are Defense, Environment, and Immigration.

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

  • Expands a appropriation, reporting req, compliance mandate provision: Article I: Obstruction of Congress The Constitution provides that the House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of Impeachment and that...
  • Adds or tightens a reporting req, compliance mandate, tariff provision: Article II: Violation of public trust The Constitution provides that the House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of Impeachment and that...
  • Expands a appropriation, procurement provision: Article III: Self-Dealing Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem has violated 5 CFR pt. 2635, Misuse of Position by using her position for personal gain while inappropriately using...
  • Creates introduces a neutral technical change provision: That Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States of America, is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, and that...

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 expands a appropriation, reporting req, compliance mandate provision: Article I: Obstruction of Congress The Constitution provides that the House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of Impeachment and that, adds or tightens a reporting req, compliance mandate, tariff provision: Article II: Violation of public trust The Constitution provides that the House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of Impeachment and that, and expands a appropriation, procurement provision: Article III: Self-Dealing Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem has violated 5 CFR pt. 2635, Misuse of Position by using her position for personal gain while inappropriately using.

Key Policy Areas

Defense, Environment, Immigration

Primary Purpose

The bill expands a appropriation, reporting req, compliance mandate provision: Article I: Obstruction of Congress The Constitution provides that the House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of Impeachment and that, adds or tightens a reporting req, compliance mandate, tariff provision: Article II: Violation of public trust The Constitution provides that the House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of Impeachment and that, and expands a appropriation, procurement provision: Article III: Self-Dealing Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem has violated 5 CFR pt. 2635, Misuse of Position by using her position for personal gain while inappropriately using.

Policy Domains

Defense Environment Immigration

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 14, 2026

Ms. Kelly of Illinois (for herself, Ms. Craig, Ms. McCollum, …

Jan 14, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 14, 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 Environment Immigration
Actor Mappings
"ICE"
→ Implemented 7-day notice requirement and denied entry to Members
"FEMA"
→ Withheld congressionally obligated funds
"Secretary Noem"
→ Accused of obstructing congressional oversight
Domains
Immigration Enforcement Civil Rights Homeland Security
Actor Mappings
"CBP"
→ Participated in use of tear gas and militarized enforcement
"ICE"
→ Conducted warrantless arrests and used excessive force
"Secretary Noem"
→ Directed unlawful ICE enforcement actions
Domains
Government Ethics Federal Contracting
Actor Mappings
"Secretary Noem"
→ Directed contracts to associates
"DHS procurement"
→ Bypassed competitive bidding under national emergency authority

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