Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

1/25/2024, 9:45 PM

This resolution impeaches Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.

Bill 118 HRES 411, titled "Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that seeks to impeach Secretary Mayorkas for alleged wrongdoing. The resolution accuses Mayorkas of committing high crimes and misdemeanors while serving as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.

The resolution does not provide specific details about the alleged crimes and misdemeanors committed by Mayorkas, but it calls for his impeachment based on these unspecified charges. It is important to note that impeachment is a serious and rare process in the US government, typically reserved for cases of serious misconduct or abuse of power.

As of now, it is unclear what specific actions or decisions by Secretary Mayorkas have led to this impeachment resolution. It is likely that further investigation and debate will be needed in Congress to determine the validity of the accusations against him. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 411 is a significant and controversial piece of legislation that raises questions about the conduct of a high-ranking government official. It will be important for lawmakers and the public to closely follow the developments surrounding this resolution to understand the full implications of the impeachment proceedings against Secretary Mayorkas.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 411

Introduced on
2023-05-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/17/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution impeaches Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.

Bill 118 HRES 411, titled "Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that seeks to impeach Secretary Mayorkas for alleged wrongdoing. The resolution accuses Mayorkas of committing high crimes and misdemeanors while serving as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.

The resolution does not provide specific details about the alleged crimes and misdemeanors committed by Mayorkas, but it calls for his impeachment based on these unspecified charges. It is important to note that impeachment is a serious and rare process in the US government, typically reserved for cases of serious misconduct or abuse of power.

As of now, it is unclear what specific actions or decisions by Secretary Mayorkas have led to this impeachment resolution. It is likely that further investigation and debate will be needed in Congress to determine the validity of the accusations against him. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 411 is a significant and controversial piece of legislation that raises questions about the conduct of a high-ranking government official. It will be important for lawmakers and the public to closely follow the developments surrounding this resolution to understand the full implications of the impeachment proceedings against Secretary Mayorkas.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedImpeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Summary1/25/2024

This resolution impeaches Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.


Latest Action5/23/2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2508)