H.Res. 353 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Apr 28, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryResolution to impeach President Donald Trump
This resolution formally charges President Donald Trump with seven types of misconduct, including obstruction of justice, misuse of government funds, abuse of trade powers, violation of free speech rights, creating an unlawful office, bribery and corruption, and tyranny. Impeachment is a formal accusation brought by Congress; it's the first step in a process that could lead to removal from office if the Senate votes to convict.
How it affects you
Impeachment is a constitutional process that affects how Congress holds the President accountable. If you follow government and politics, this action would shape national conversation and the Senate's next steps, but the practical impact on your daily life depends entirely on whether the Senate convicts the President and removes him from office.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 28, 2025)
This resolution impeaches President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.
The resolution sets forth seven articles of impeachment of the President: (1) obstruction of justice, violation of due process, and a breach of the duty to faithfully execute laws; (2) usurpation of Congress' appropriations power; (3) abuse of trade powers and international aggression; (4) violation of First Amendment rights; (5) creation of an unlawful office; (6) bribery and corruption; and (7) tyranny.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 353
RESOLUTION
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Sponsor: Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) · Introduced Apr 28, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 13, 2025: “NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Thanedar notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.”
Sections
Sections · 8
- SectionUntitled sectionNo change
- SectionArticle I: Obstruction of Justice, Violation of Due Process, and a Breach of the Duty to Faithfully Execute LawsNo change
- SectionArticle II: Usurpation of the Appropriations PowerNo change
- SectionArticle III: Abuse of Trade Powers and International AggressionNo change
- SectionArticle IV: Violation of First Amendment RightsNo change
- SectionArticle V: Creation of Unlawful OfficeNo change
- SectionArticle VI: Bribery and CorruptionNo change
- SectionArticle VII: TyrannyNo change