Bills · HRES 174
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 174Law
Impeaching Amir Hatem Mahdy Ali, a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a rare and very serious action by Congress to remove a federal judge. Federal judges are typically appointed for life to ensure they can make decisions independently, free from political pressure. An impeachment proceeding is the most extreme check Congress has on the judiciary.
If this resolution passes the House, it would trigger a trial in the Senate, which could lead to the judge's removal. This highlights the tension between the legislative and judicial branches, particularly when a judge's ruling goes against an executive action. Voters should care because it touches upon the balance of power in government, the independence of the courts, and how decisions about foreign policy and aid are made and overseen. The outcome could influence how judges interpret executive orders and how Congress responds to judicial decisions in the future, affecting public trust in the courts.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The resolution impeaches Judge Amir Hatem Mahdy Ali for alleged "high crimes and misdemeanors."
This is the core action of the resolution, initiating the process to remove a federal judge from office.
PROVISION 02
It specifically accuses Judge Ali of improperly issuing a temporary restraining order against Executive Order 14169, which had "paused" certain funds.
This provision provides the specific judicial conduct cited as the basis for the impeachment.
PROVISION 03
The resolution claims Judge Ali's actions marginalized the President's constitutional authority over foreign policy and ignored concerns about the management of foreign aid, particularly regarding USAID's history.
This details the specific legal and policy arguments against Judge Ali's conduct, linking it to the President's executive powers and foreign policy oversight.
PROVISION 04
It declares that Judge Ali's conduct was "arbitrary and capricious," lacked "intellectual honesty and basic integrity," and makes him "unfit to hold the office of Federal judge."
These strong declarations define the standard by which the resolution deems the judge's actions impeachable and grounds for removal.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
50
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Submitted in House
FEB 27
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 174
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House Res.HRES 174Law
Impeaching Amir Hatem Mahdy Ali, a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
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