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Impeaching Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

USA119th CongressHRES-1391| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2026
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (21)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Analilia Mejia (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution proposes the impeachment of Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education, for high crimes and misdemeanors, outlining three primary articles of impeachment. The first article, willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law , alleges that Secretary McMahon illegally transferred the operations of six Department of Education offices and numerous essential programs to other federal agencies. These transfers, affecting areas like elementary, secondary, postsecondary, career, special, and civil rights education, are cited as direct violations of the Department of Education Organization Act. Her public statements expressing an intent to dismantle the department without congressional approval are presented as evidence of willful intent. The second article charges Secretary McMahon with making false statements before Congress . During her confirmation testimony, she repeatedly assured senators that she would disburse all congressionally appropriated funds in accordance with statute. However, since taking office, she has allegedly canceled or halted numerous authorized contracts and grants, including those for Regional Educational Laboratories, career and technical education evaluations, student mental health, and various higher education programs like TRIO and College Assistance Migrant Program, directly contradicting her sworn testimony. Finally, the third article accuses Secretary McMahon of breach of public trust . This includes a significant reduction in force (RIF) that terminated approximately 2,000 employees, roughly half of the Department's workforce, including staff in critical Federal Student Aid and Civil Rights offices. These actions are alleged to have decimated the Department's capacity, created a culture of fear and chaos, and caused significant delays in the timely disbursement of congressionally authorized funding for various educational programs, thereby disrupting critical services nationwide.
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Timeline
Jun 25, 2026
Submitted in House
Jun 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 25, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • June 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

Impeaching Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

USA119th CongressHRES-1391| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2026
This resolution proposes the impeachment of Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education, for high crimes and misdemeanors, outlining three primary articles of impeachment. The first article, willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law , alleges that Secretary McMahon illegally transferred the operations of six Department of Education offices and numerous essential programs to other federal agencies. These transfers, affecting areas like elementary, secondary, postsecondary, career, special, and civil rights education, are cited as direct violations of the Department of Education Organization Act. Her public statements expressing an intent to dismantle the department without congressional approval are presented as evidence of willful intent. The second article charges Secretary McMahon with making false statements before Congress . During her confirmation testimony, she repeatedly assured senators that she would disburse all congressionally appropriated funds in accordance with statute. However, since taking office, she has allegedly canceled or halted numerous authorized contracts and grants, including those for Regional Educational Laboratories, career and technical education evaluations, student mental health, and various higher education programs like TRIO and College Assistance Migrant Program, directly contradicting her sworn testimony. Finally, the third article accuses Secretary McMahon of breach of public trust . This includes a significant reduction in force (RIF) that terminated approximately 2,000 employees, roughly half of the Department's workforce, including staff in critical Federal Student Aid and Civil Rights offices. These actions are alleged to have decimated the Department's capacity, created a culture of fear and chaos, and caused significant delays in the timely disbursement of congressionally authorized funding for various educational programs, thereby disrupting critical services nationwide.
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Timeline
Jun 25, 2026
Submitted in House
Jun 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 25, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • June 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (21)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Analilia Mejia (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted