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AJR-26 • 2026

Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Addis (A) , Kalra
Last action
2026-02-14
Official status
From printer.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The resolution does not specify what actions, if any, will be taken by Congress based on this urging.

Urging Resignation or Impeachment

This resolution urges Secretary Kristi Noem of Homeland Security to resign and suggests Congress should consider impeachment if she does not.

What This Bill Does

  • Urges Secretary Kristi Noem to resign from her position at the Department of Homeland Security.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Secretary Kristi Noem
  • Members of Congress

Terms To Know

Impeachment
A process where the government can remove a high official from office for serious wrongdoings.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not have any legal power to make Secretary Noem resign or be impeached.
  • It is unclear what actions, if any, Congress will take based on this resolution.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-14 California Legislative Information

    From printer.

  2. 2026-02-13 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

AJR 26, as introduced, Addis.
Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
This measure would urge Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to resign, and would urge the United States Congress to impeach her if she does not resign.

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