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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 996

Rep. Kelly Introduces Resolution to Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Noem

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

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  • Rep. Kelly of Illinois and over 80 House Democrats introduced a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for high crimes and misdemeanors, charging her with three articles: obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust, and self-dealing.

    From policy text

    “Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States of America, is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, and that the following articles of impeachment be exhibited to the United States Senate”
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  • Article I accuses Noem of blocking members of Congress from inspecting immigration detention facilities, in violation of a law that says DHS funds cannot be used to prevent congressional oversight visits. The resolution lists six specific incidents where representatives were denied entry.

    From policy text

    “Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem willfully violated Public Law No. 118-47 which states no funds appropriated to Department of Homeland Security ``may be used to prevent'' ``a Member of Congress'' ``from entering, for the purpose of conducting oversight, any facility operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security used to detain or otherwise house aliens''”
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  • Article I also accuses Noem of violating the Impoundment Control Act by withholding funds Congress had approved for FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program and Shelter and Services Program, and refusing to cooperate with a Government Accountability Office investigation.

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    “the Federal Emergency Management Agency withheld funds obligated by Congress. According to Government Accountability Office report B-337204.2, FEMA withheld funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and the Shelter and Services Program in violation of the Impoundment Control Act.”
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  • Article II accuses Noem of directing ICE to carry out warrantless arrests, use tear gas on children during a Halloween parade in Chicago, and shoot an unarmed U.S. citizen — all in connection with 'Operation Midway Blitz.'
  • Article III accuses Noem of self-dealing by using a national emergency declaration to bypass competitive bidding and steer a $200 million advertising contract to politically connected firms, including one linked to a senior DHS official's spouse.

    From policy text

    “Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem used the ``national emergency'' declared at the southern border to bypass the normal contract process, which included competitive bidding, to award multi-million dollar contracts to republican-led ad agencies.”
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  • The resolution has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee. If the full House were to vote to impeach, the Senate would hold a trial to decide whether to remove Noem from office.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Jan 14, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 14, 2026

Submitted in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHRES 996
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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D: 187

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