Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ)
Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
A Democratic resolution with 21 Democratic cosponsors · See all 21 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution seeks to impeach Peter B. Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles of impeachment allege several serious wrongdoings including unauthorized military actions against Iran and the targeting of civilians. It also charges him with the negligent handling of sensitive military information and the obstruction of congressional oversight. Furthermore, the resolution cites the abuse of power through the politicization of the armed forces. Finally, it claims his conduct has brought disrepute to the United States and degraded the readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +8
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
The resolution seeks to stop the forcible separation of transgender people from military service.
- Scored +8
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution addresses the obstruction of congressional oversight and withholding of material facts.
- Scored +7
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution addresses attacks on physical qualifications, access to reproductive care, and sexual assault response systems.
The opposite
- Scored -6
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution seeks to curb the unilateral expansion of military authority by the Secretary of Defense.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Servicemembers: The articles allege that addressing these charges could prevent the "substantial and foreseeable risk of injury or death" caused by military operations lacking defined objectives (Article I).
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Protection of Noncombatants: By holding the Secretary accountable for the use of military force, the resolution seeks to address actions that resulted in "large numbers of civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure" (Article II).
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Preservation of National Security: Addressing the "gross negligence in the handling of sensitive and classified military information" aims to protect operational security and United States personnel (Article III).
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Restoration of Military Cohesion: The resolution addresses actions that allegedly degraded the readiness of the Armed Forces, such as "denigrating women, LGBTQ+, and people of color" and "targeting and launching bogus investigations against specific elected officials" (Article V and Article VI).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk to Servicemembers: The resolution notes that the Secretary's authorized military operations, including potential ground operations within Iran, involve "extreme and unnecessary risk" to American personnel (Article I).
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Harm to Civilians: The text cites military force used in a manner inconsistent with the law of armed conflict, which resulted in "large numbers of civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure in Iran" (Article II).
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Impact on Specific Service Members: The resolution alleges that the Secretary's actions included "forcibly separating transgender people from service" and "denying the elevation of qualified Black and women officers" (Article VI).
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Physical and Professional Burdens for Women: The articles claim the Secretary has attacked "women's physical qualifications, restricting their access to reproductive care, and undermining systems to address sexual harassment and assault in the military" (Article VI).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to stop the forcible separation of transgender people from military service. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution addresses attacks on physical qualifications, access to reproductive care, and sexual assault response systems. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution opposes the denial of promotions to qualified Black officers and discriminatory appearance standards. Would union members be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to protect the professional and nonpartisan nature of the armed forces. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The resolution aims to restore military cohesion and professional standards.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution aims to protect women's access to reproductive care and address the undermining of systems addressing sexual harassment. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The resolution seeks to end the forced separation of transgender people from military service. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution addresses the denial of promotions to qualified Black officers and discriminatory appearance standards.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution aims to restore military cohesion and readiness for all service members.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution addresses the obstruction of congressional oversight and withholding of material facts. Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution seeks to curb the unilateral expansion of military authority by the Secretary of Defense.
- 11/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/11/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/10/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/15/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey