# 119-hres-229: Impeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

119-hres-229, Impeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-229
- Congress: 119
- Title: Impeaching James E. Boasberg, United States District Court Chief Judge for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-18
- Sponsor: Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 24
- Policy area: Law
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Abuse of judicial power** is the central charge. The resolution would impeach Chief Judge James E. Boasberg, accusing him of knowingly using his office to advance political ends and to override the President's authority under the Alien Enemies Act. It points to two specific acts: preventing removal of aliens tied to the Tren de Aragua terrorist group and forcing planes carrying those aliens to turn around. The text asserts these actions substitute judicial judgment for presidential discretion, threaten national safety, and amount to high crimes and misdemeanors meriting removal.

## Cosponsors (24)

- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] (R-GA), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2025-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-hr-45: FIND Act
- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act
- 119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-229 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/229)

## Related
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-987)
- [119-hr-45: FIND Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-45)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-229 (as of 2026-04-21).