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Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

USA119th CongressHRES-996| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2026
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (187)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jan 14, 2026
Submitted in House
Jan 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 14, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • January 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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.
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Timeline
Jan 14, 2026
Submitted in House
Jan 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 14, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • January 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (187)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

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