Summary: HRes 145 — Impeachment of Paul Adam Engelmayer, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York
Overview
- Bill type: House Resolution (impeachment)
- Bill number: HRes 145
- Title: Impeaching Paul Adam Engelmayer, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
- Status: Introduced February 21, 2025; referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced by: Elijah Crane (primary); co-sponsors include Brandon Gill, Andrew S. Clyde, Mike Collins, Warren Davidson, Andrew Ogles, Josh Brecheen, Eric Burlison, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mark Harris, Lauren Boebert, Anna Paulina Luna.
Purpose and intent
- The resolution seeks to impeach Judge Paul Adam Engelmayer for “high crimes and misdemeanors” and to exhibit an Article of Impeachment against him before the United States Senate.
- In practical terms, if adopted by the House, the resolution would initiate impeachment proceedings and authorize the formal presentation of articles of impeachment to the Senate for trial and potential removal from office.
Key provisions and changes
- Impeachment basis: The bill asserts that Engelmayer is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, aligning with the constitutional provision that such offenses warrant an impeachment inquiry and potential removal.
- Exhibit of articles: The resolution envisions “the following article of impeachment” to be exhibited to the Senate. The provided version text does not include the specific impeachable charges or the full wording of the articles in this document.
- Procedural action: The bill is a constitutional/constitutional-interpretive instrument rather than a substantive law; its immediate effect is to formalize impeachment proceedings and present charges to the Senate.
Who/what is affected
- Subject of the impeachment: Paul Adam Engelmayer, a United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York.
- Legal/procedural impact: If the House passes the resolution, it would trigger a formal Articles of Impeachment and subsequent Senate trial process. If the Senate convicts by a two-thirds vote, Engelmayer could be removed from office (and potentially barred from future office).
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Introduction date: February 21, 2025.
- Current path: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. The bill would need committee action, then floor passage in the House, and ultimately a Senate trial after Articles are presented to the Senate.
- No adjudicative outcome in the document: The provided text does not include the actual charges or the timing for a Senate trial.
Additional context
- The set of sponsors indicates broad Republican support among current cosponsors, including a mix of high-profile and newer members. As with all impeachment resolutions, passage in the House does not equate to removal; removal requires a Senate conviction by a two-thirds vote after a trial.
If you’d like, I can compare this resolution to the standard impeachment process or provide a brief overview of how Articles ofImpeachment are typically structured.
