Impeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
3/19/2025, 9:48 AMSummary of Bill HRES 229
Bill 119 H.Res. 229 is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress that seeks to impeach James E. Boasberg, the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution accuses Judge Boasberg of committing actions that are considered to be serious offenses under the law.The resolution alleges that Judge Boasberg has engaged in conduct that is unethical and potentially criminal, including abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and failure to uphold the Constitution. It also accuses him of showing bias and favoritism in his rulings, as well as failing to properly oversee cases within his jurisdiction.
If the resolution is passed by Congress, Judge Boasberg would be impeached, which means he would be formally charged with the offenses listed in the resolution. The case would then be sent to the Senate for a trial, where Senators would act as jurors and decide whether to convict Judge Boasberg and remove him from office. It is important to note that impeachment is a serious and rare process in the United States, reserved for cases where public officials have committed serious offenses that warrant removal from office. The outcome of the impeachment process would have significant implications for Judge Boasberg and the judicial system as a whole.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 229
Bill HRES 229 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2025. Bill HRES 229 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025. Bill HRES 229's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 18, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 229
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1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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5Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Impeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Impeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Comments
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