Impeaching Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Jun 25, 2026
Introduced: Jun 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
Introduced: Jun 25, 2026
Summary
Proposes the removal of the Secretary of Education from office for illegally moving department duties, lying to Congress, and breaking public trust.
What problem does this solve?
The Secretary of Education is accused of trying to close her department by illegally moving its duties, lying to Congress, and firing thousands of workers. This resolution starts the process to remove her from office for these actions.
What does this bill do?
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Willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law
Article I: Illegally transferring department duties
Accuses the Secretary of illegally moving the work of six offices, including those for Civil Rights and Special Education, to other government agencies like the Department of Labor and Department of Justice.
Article II: Lying to Congress
Alleges the Secretary repeatedly told the Senate she would spend all funds approved by Congress, but then canceled or stopped hundreds of grants and contracts worth billions of dollars.
Article III: Breaking public trust by firing staff
States the Secretary fired or oversaw the departure of about 2,000 employees, which is about half the department's staff. This caused major delays in getting money to schools and colleges.
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Canceling student mental health funding
Specifies that the Secretary canceled $1 billion in grant money for student mental health that was approved under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
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Moving Office for Civil Rights functions
Details the illegal transfer of programs under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other anti-discrimination laws from the Department of Education to the Department of Justice.
Who does this affect?
- Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education
- Department of Education employees
- Students and educational institutions
What is the real world impact?
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Holds a cabinet member accountable
Uses the constitutional power of impeachment to remove a government official accused of breaking the law, misleading Congress, and abusing her power.
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Protects the Department of Education
Responds to the Secretary's public goal of closing the department. The bill's sponsors believe her actions to achieve this are illegal and harmful to the country's education system.
When does this start?
If passed by the House of Representatives, this resolution would immediately send the articles of impeachment to the Senate for a trial.