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HRES 1155

Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

119th Congress Introduced by Steve Cohen and 2 co-sponsors

Impeachment seeks removal and disqualification of Donald J. Trump for multiple alleged high crimes and abuses of power across foreign, domestic, and constitutional realms.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1155

Summary of H.Res. 1155 (119th Congress, 2nd Session)

Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors

Note: This is a House resolution proposing Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. It reflects the text as introduced and organized by its sponsors.

1) Purpose and intent

  • The resolution impeaches President Donald J. Trump on multiple grounds described as “high crimes and misdemeanors” and presents a set of Articles of Impeachment to be exhibited to the Senate.
  • The framing cites alleged violations of the President’s constitutional oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, and seeks removal from office and disqualification from future office.

2) Key provisions and changes proposed

The bill outlines twelve (Articles I–XII) allegations, each alleging specific misconduct. The articles describe Trump’s actions as impeachable on grounds including, but not limited to, the following themes (summarized):

  • Article I – War powers, murder, piracy: Accuses Trump of usurping Congress’s power to declare war, initiating or supporting military actions without authorization, committing war crimes, blockading Venezuela, and piracy relating to oil resources. Claims expansion of conflict with Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Nigeria, and Gaza without authorized congressional approval.

  • Article II – Militarization of domestic law enforcement: Claims unconstitutional national emergencies and use of National Guard to suppress protests; aims to chill First Amendment rights.

  • Article III – Serial unconstitutional detentions and deportations: Alleges targeted deportations based on race/ethnicity or political opposition; references use of Alien Enemies Act under false pretenses.

  • Article IV – Retaliation against constitutionally protected speech/association: Cites executive orders restricting speech and purging DOJ/FBI personnel tied to investigations (e.g., January 6) and other orders viewed as political retaliation against opponents or dissenters.

  • Article V – Abuse of the pardon power: Claims pardons (including for January 6-related offenses and others) were used to reward political supporters and potentially undermine accountability; alleges preemptive pardons for would-be crimes.

  • Article VI – Undermining programs for consumers, the needy, workers, environment: Accuses dismantling or crippling federal programs and agencies via staffing, funding cuts, or policy changes.

  • Article VII – Usurpation of the congressional power of the purse: Asserts improper withholding or redirection of funds, use of private funds for government purposes, and actions to bypass appropriations laws (including Impoundment Control Act and Anti-Deficiency Act).

  • Article VIII – Contempt of Congress / secret government: Accuses defiance of congressional oversight, withholding information, and failure to disclose evidence (e.g., a video of alleged killings, Epstein files).

  • Article IX – Perverting law enforcement to prosecute political opponents and benefit friends: Claims efforts to pursue or dismiss cases for political reasons, targeting opponents and advantageous protection for allies.

  • Article X – Suspending or dispensing with laws: States firing Inspectors General without proper statutory notice, and general assertion of non-enforcement or selective enforcement of laws.

  • Article XI – Violating the Fourteenth Amendment (birthright citizenship) constraints: Cites an executive action claimed to strip or alter birthright citizenship contrary to the Fourteenth Amendment and related case law.

  • Article XII – Specious national emergency / foreign terrorism designations: Alleges false national energy/emergency declarations and related proclamations to justify actions abroad, including listing Venezuela in a foreign terrorist organization framework.

  • Article XIII – Domestic and foreign emoluments clauses: Alleges ongoing conflicts of interest from unresolved business ties and financial interests, accusing Trump of engaging in self-enrichment at the expense of loyalty to the United States.

Note: The articles reference various dates (e.g., actions on January 20, 2025, January 24, 2025) and specific statutory/legal framings, some of which are drawn from accompanying narrative and sources cited in the text.

3) Who or what would be affected

  • The primary subject of the resolution is the sitting President, Donald J. Trump.
  • If the House adopts the Articles of Impeachment and the Senate convicts, the President would be removed from office and potentially disqualified from holding any future federal office.
  • The resolution implicates various federal agencies, branches, and personnel cited in the Articles (e.g., DoJ, FBI, DHS, Inspectors General, the military, and executive agencies) as affected by or implicated in the described actions.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill was introduced in the House on April 6, 2026, by Rep. Jared Larson (as primary sponsor) with co-sponsors Rep. Steve Cohen and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.
  • It was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for consideration.
  • As a resolution, it serves to articulate Articles of Impeachment and to initiate or formalize impeachment proceedings in the House. Passage in the House would send Articles to the Senate for trial and potential conviction/removal.
  • The document includes a formal “Wherefore” clause for each article, asserting that the conduct in question warrants impeachment, trial, removal from office, and disqualification from future office.

5) Observations

  • The text of H.Res. 1155 presents a comprehensive, multi-article impeachment framework with aggressive claims across foreign and domestic policy, criminal law, civil rights, and governance.
  • It names specific dates, executive actions, and policy measures as alleged grounds for impeachment.
  • As introduced, the resolution is a procedural and political step rather than a law; it does not itself alter statutes but constitutes Articles for potential Senate trial.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise side-by-side comparison of each Article’s core allegation and a plain-language rewording of the alleged misconduct.

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

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