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HRES 556

Impeaching Charles R. Breyer, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

119th Congress Introduced by Randy Fine

HRES 556: Impeaching Charles R. Breyer, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California OverviewBill Number: HRES 556 Title: Impeaching Ch

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Bill Summary · HRES 556

HRES 556: Impeaching Charles R. Breyer, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Overview

Bill Number: HRES 556
Title: Impeaching Charles R. Breyer, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Status: Submitted in House
Introduced: June 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This House resolution aims to impeach Charles R. Breyer, a Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, on the grounds of alleged "high crimes and misdemeanors." The resolution contends that Judge Breyer has engaged in conduct that warrants his removal from the federal bench.

Key Provisions

  • Charges Judge Breyer with "high crimes and misdemeanors" related to his conduct as a federal judge
  • Calls for the House of Representatives to vote on whether to approve articles of impeachment against Judge Breyer
  • If the House approves the articles, the process would then move to a trial in the Senate to determine whether to convict and remove Judge Breyer from office

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Judge Charles R. Breyer, the target of the impeachment proceedings, would be directly affected if the House and Senate vote to remove him from the federal bench
  • The Northern District of California would be impacted by the potential vacancy and need to appoint a new federal judge to replace Breyer
  • The broader federal judiciary could be affected by the precedent set by these impeachment proceedings against a sitting judge

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • This resolution has been submitted in the House of Representatives, initiating the impeachment process
  • If the House approves the articles of impeachment, the matter would then proceed to a trial in the Senate to determine whether to convict and remove Judge Breyer
  • The timeline for these proceedings is uncertain, as the House and Senate would need to schedule and conduct the necessary hearings and votes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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