Bill > HR0227

This resolution urges the United States House of Representatives to investigate allegations against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth regarding military actions in the Caribbean Sea that reportedly resulted in the death of an unarmed civilian fisherman. The resolution highlights several legal and ethical concerns, including potential violations of international humanitarian law, the War Powers Resolution, and the Geneva Conventions. It specifically calls for a formal investigation into these allegations and, if evidence supports the claims, recommends that the House introduce articles of impeachment against Hegseth for abuses of power, legal violations, and potential war crimes. The resolution emphasizes Michigan's interest in ensuring federal officials adhere to the rule of law, preserve civilian control of the military, and prevent unlawful killings. The document notes that the alleged actions could constitute serious breaches of international law, including unauthorized use of lethal force against civilians outside an authorized conflict zone, and potentially violate constitutional standards for impeachment of civil officers.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0227