US HR37 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-01-12 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 12 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-01-12 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution impeaches President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. Specifically, the resolution sets forth an article of impeachment stating that President Trump weaponized hate for political gain. The article states that, through declarations and conduct prior to and following the security breach at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, President Trump (1) undermined the integrity of his high office; (2) sowed discord among the people of the United States; and (3) violated his constitutional oath to faithfully execute the office of President and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. The article further states that, by such conduct, President Trump warrants immediate impeachment, trial, removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States.
Title
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Sponsors
Rep. Al Green [D-TX] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2021-01-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2021-01-12 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Assault and harassment offenses
Civil disturbances
Congress
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Crimes against property
District of Columbia
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Hate crimes
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities
Terrorism
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime
Civil disturbances
Congress
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Crimes against property
District of Columbia
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Hate crimes
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities
Terrorism
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/37/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres37/BILLS-117hres37ih.pdf |