H.Res.1177

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

Introduced·4/15/26

Impeachment resolution against Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

This resolution outlines articles of impeachment against Peter B. Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles include unauthorized war against Iran, reckless endangerment of U.S. servicemembers, violations of the law of armed conflict, negligence and reckless handling of sensitive military information, obstruction of congressional oversight, abuse of power, politicization of the Armed Forces, and conduct bringing disrepute to the United States and its Armed Forces. The resolution asserts that Hegseth's actions warrant impeachment and removal from office.

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Apr 15

House

Submitted in House

Apr 15

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.