This resolution proposes the impeachment of Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The first article, obstruction of Congress , claims she willfully violated Public Law No. 118-47 by implementing a seven-day advance notice requirement for congressional oversight visits to Department of Homeland Security facilities, despite the law explicitly stating no such notice is required. This led to multiple instances where Members of Congress were denied entry to various ICE facilities for oversight purposes. Furthermore, the resolution alleges that under her supervision, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) unlawfully withheld congressionally obligated funds for emergency programs, violating the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The second article, violation of public trust , accuses Secretary Noem of repeatedly violating the Immigration and Nationality Act, constitutional rights, and due process by directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct widespread warrantless arrests, forgo due process, and use violence. Specific incidents cited include warrantless arrests in violation of a settlement agreement, a militarized raid in Chicago that allegedly involved excessive force and detention of U.S. citizens, and the use of tear gas on children and peaceful crowds in violation of court orders. The resolution also details an instance where an ICE agent allegedly shot and killed an unarmed U.S. citizen, with Secretary Noem accused of making false public statements regarding the incident. The third article, self-dealing , alleges that Secretary Noem violated federal regulations by using her position for personal gain and inappropriately using taxpayer dollars. It claims she circumvented the federal contracting process, using a declared national emergency to bypass competitive bidding and funnel federal funds to friends' businesses. This included a $200 million ad campaign for ICE recruitment, where contracts were allegedly awarded to republican-led ad agencies, one of which was formed days before the award and subcontracted with a company linked to a senior DHS official and a close friend of Secretary Noem.
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Immigration
Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
USA119th CongressHRES-996| House
| Updated: 1/14/2026
This resolution proposes the impeachment of Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The first article, obstruction of Congress , claims she willfully violated Public Law No. 118-47 by implementing a seven-day advance notice requirement for congressional oversight visits to Department of Homeland Security facilities, despite the law explicitly stating no such notice is required. This led to multiple instances where Members of Congress were denied entry to various ICE facilities for oversight purposes. Furthermore, the resolution alleges that under her supervision, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) unlawfully withheld congressionally obligated funds for emergency programs, violating the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The second article, violation of public trust , accuses Secretary Noem of repeatedly violating the Immigration and Nationality Act, constitutional rights, and due process by directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct widespread warrantless arrests, forgo due process, and use violence. Specific incidents cited include warrantless arrests in violation of a settlement agreement, a militarized raid in Chicago that allegedly involved excessive force and detention of U.S. citizens, and the use of tear gas on children and peaceful crowds in violation of court orders. The resolution also details an instance where an ICE agent allegedly shot and killed an unarmed U.S. citizen, with Secretary Noem accused of making false public statements regarding the incident. The third article, self-dealing , alleges that Secretary Noem violated federal regulations by using her position for personal gain and inappropriately using taxpayer dollars. It claims she circumvented the federal contracting process, using a declared national emergency to bypass competitive bidding and funnel federal funds to friends' businesses. This included a $200 million ad campaign for ICE recruitment, where contracts were allegedly awarded to republican-led ad agencies, one of which was formed days before the award and subcontracted with a company linked to a senior DHS official and a close friend of Secretary Noem.