Bill > SR0539

This Resolution urges the United States House of Representatives to initiate an investigation into whether President Donald J. Trump should be impeached, meaning formally accused of wrongdoing by Congress. The resolution, passed by the Illinois General Assembly, outlines several reasons for this call to action, citing concerns about ethical issues surrounding Trump's election and staff, alleged attempts to undermine the Constitution through travel bans targeting specific ethnic and religious groups, and the rise of hateful rhetoric attributed to his supporters. It also points to questionable business dealings and potential violations of the Constitution's Emoluments Clauses, which restrict presidents from receiving financial benefits beyond their salary from domestic or foreign sources. Furthermore, the resolution mentions Trump's refusal to release financial records, alleged obstruction of investigations into his business dealings and ties to foreign nations, the firing of FBI Director James Comey during an investigation into Russian interference, and the alleged leaking of classified information. The ultimate goal is to have the House Committee on the Judiciary, a congressional body responsible for impeachment proceedings, determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with impeachment, which is the process by which a president can be removed from office for "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."