Impeaching Eleanor L. Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill overview

• Official designation: HRES 1346
• Session: 119
• Jurisdiction: United States
• Title: Impeaching Eleanor L. Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
• Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary (as of 2026-06-08); submitted in the House on 2026-06-08.
• Sponsor information: Co-sponsor — Clay Fuller.

Purpose and intent

• The resolution initiates the process of impeachment of Judge Eleanor L. Ross, a sitting judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, on the grounds of “high crimes and misdemeanors.” This reflects a formal congressional action to remove a federal judge from office if impeached and convicted by the Senate.

Key provisions and mechanisms (summary)

• Impeachment action: The resolution creates or serves as the constitutional mechanism to recommend impeachment by the House of Representatives, initiating proceedings against Judge Ross.
• Grounds cited: The document references “high crimes and misdemeanors” as the basis for impeachment. The exact factual allegations or charges are not detailed in the provided summary, but the language aligns with the constitutional standard used for federal impeachment.
• House referral: The bill transfers the matter to the House Judiciary Committee for investigation, review, and consideration of impeachment articles.
• Possible outcomes within the House:
  • The Committee could draft and report impeachment articles to the full House.
  • The full House could vote to impeach (approve one or more articles of impeachment).
  • If impeached, the matter would move to the Senate for trial, according to the constitutional process.

Who or what is affected

• Primary subject: Eleanor L. Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
• Judicial and procedural impact: If impeachment proceeds and articles are approved, Judge Ross would face a Senate trial and potential removal from federal judicial office.
• Broader implications: The bill reflects congressional oversight and the constitutional process for addressing alleged misconduct by federal judges. It would affect the functioning of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia if removal occurs.

Procedural and timeline aspects

• Initial step: Introduction and referral to the House Judiciary Committee (June 8, 2026).
• Next steps (general congressional process):
  • Judiciary Committee conducts investigation and considers articles of impeachment.
  • If articles are reported, the full House would vote on impeachment.
  • If the House impeaches, the process proceeds to the Senate for a trial; a two-thirds Senate vote is required to convict and remove.
• Limitations/notes: The summary provided does not include specific allegations or evidence; the bill’s effectiveness depends on subsequent committee actions and votes in both chambers.

Context and considerations for readers

• Impeachment is a constitutional, not criminal, process. A majority vote in the House is required to impeach; a two-thirds vote in the Senate is required to convict and remove.
• As a resolution of impeachment, this bill does not impose penalties outside removal from office or other disqualification provisions, which would be determined in the Senate trial if it proceeds to that stage.
• Given the absence of detailed charges in the summary, readers may seek the full text or accompanying analyses for the specific factual allegations and supporting documentation cited in the proceedings.