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Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.

4/24/2024, 12:56 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 995

Bill 118 H.Res. 995 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to appoint and authorize managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security. The resolution outlines the process for selecting managers who will present the case for impeachment during the trial.

The resolution specifies that the managers will be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and will be responsible for presenting evidence and arguments in support of the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas. The managers will also have the authority to call witnesses and present documents during the trial.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of a fair and impartial trial, stating that the managers must conduct themselves with integrity and adhere to the rules and procedures established for the impeachment trial. It also outlines the timeline for the trial, including deadlines for the submission of evidence and the presentation of arguments. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 995 is a procedural resolution that establishes the framework for the impeachment trial of Secretary Mayorkas. It ensures that the trial will be conducted in a thorough and transparent manner, allowing for a full examination of the evidence and arguments related to the impeachment charges.

Congressional Summary of HRES 995


This resolution (1) appoints Representatives Green (of Tennessee), McCaul, Biggs, Higgins (of Louisiana), Cline, Guest, Garbarino, Greene (of Georgia), Pfluger, Hageman, and Lee (of Florida), as managers to conduct the impeachment trial against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas; (2) requires the Senate to be informed of the appointments; and (3) authorizes the managers to exhibit the articles of impeachment to the Senate and take other necessary actions.

Current Status of Bill HRES 995

Bill HRES 995 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2024. Bill HRES 995 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2024.  Bill HRES 995's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of April 16, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 995

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 995

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional officers and employees
- Congressional operations and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Congressional-executive branch relations
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- House of Representatives
- Members of Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 995

Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.

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