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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

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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.
Urges the United States Congress to consider impeachment proceedings against Secretary Noem if she does not resign.

Who It Names or Affects

Secretary Kristi Noem
The United States Congress

Terms To Know

Impeachment: A process where the government can remove someone from an important job if they are accused of doing something very wrong.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not have any legal power to make Secretary Noem resign or for Congress to impeach her.
It is unclear what actions, if any, will be taken by Secretary Noem or Congress in response to this resolution.

Bill History

2026-02-14 California Legislative Information
From printer.
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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