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MI HR0227
Resolution
Status
12/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Noah Arbit
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AI Summary
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Urges the U.S. House of Representatives to open a formal investigation into allegations that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth authorized military actions in the Caribbean Sea that resulted in civilian deaths, including at least one unarmed fisherman
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Calls for articles of impeachment against Secretary Hegseth if evidence supports allegations of abuses of power, violations of federal and international law, and potential war crimes under 18 U.S.C. § 2441
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Cites potential violations of the War Powers Resolution, the War Crimes Act of 1996, Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions, and the UN Charter's prohibition on use of force
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Asserts Michigan's interest in ensuring federal officials commanding the Armed Forces adhere to the rule of law and do not engage in unlawful killings or war crimes
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to U.S. House leadership, the House Armed Services Committee, Michigan's congressional delegation, and the President
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the United States House of Representatives to investigate allegations concerning Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s authorization of military actions resulting in the deaths of civilians in international waters and, should the evidence support these allegations, to introduce and adopt articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
12/16/2025