HRES 951
Impeaching Lloyd James Austin III, Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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This resolution seeks to impeach Lloyd James Austin III, the Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The House argues that Austin failed to adequately respond to the presence of a Chinese high-altitude balloon over U.S. airspace in early 2023, allowing it to gather intelligence and potentially compromise national security. Specifically, the resolution cites his inaction in intercepting the balloon, his handling of information to the public, and alleged misleading statements made by Pentagon officials. The resolution asserts that his actions violated his oath of office and endangered the United States.
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Matthew M. Rosendale Sr.
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