Cosponsor The Resolution to Begin the Investigation of Impeachable Actions by President Trump

Post-Inauguration

Dear Colleague,

The actions of President Trump before he was officially sworn in as President of United States is
currently being investigated by the Southern District of New York and much of it is part of the completed
report by independent investigator, Robert Mueller.

However, the most dangerous threat to our democracy is President Trump’s actions since taking the oath
of office. The fact that President Trump has yet to comply with various clauses of our U.S. Constitution
sets a dangerous precedent. Much of the allegations have yet to be fully investigated by this body who
also took an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution. It is critical that we protect the American people and
our country from any conflicts of interests that directly erodes our democracy.

The Resolution directs the House Committee on Judiciary to inquire whether President Trump committed
impeachable offenses. Congress can provide an open and transparent process with the sole goal of
ensuring we know the truth and make sure it does not continue, nor happen again.

I, firmly, believe that the House Committee on Judiciary should seek out whether President Trump has
committed “High crimes and Misdemeanors” as designated by the U.S. Constitution and if the facts
support those findings, that Congress begin impeachment proceedings. We think the House Committee on
Judiciary should inquire about the following and decide:

• Whether the actions of President Trump and his businesses violate the Foreign Emoluments
Clause. Through President Trump’s businesses in the United States and abroad, the president has
received payments, regulatory approval, and other forms of direct and indirect financial benefits
from foreign governments.
• Whether President Trump committed crimes to defraud the United States by directing Michael
Cohen to make illegal payments to interfere and affect the 2016 Presidential election, which has
eroded faith in elections and perpetuated political corruption.
• Whether the Special Counsel’s evidence on obstruction of justice pertaining to the President’s
actions and intents violates federal law.
We all swore to protect our nation, and that begins with making sure that no one, including the
President of the United States, is acting above the law. I urge your support in recommending that
the House Committee on Judiciary begin hearings, take depositions, and issue subpoenas to answer
this question that is fundamental to the rule of law and the preservation of our democracy.

Resolution Text:

Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary shall inquire whether the House should impeach Donald
John Trump, President of the United States of America.

SEC. 2. The Committee on the Judiciary or any subcommittee or task force designated by the Committee
may, in connection with the inquiry under this resolution, take affidavits and depositions by a member,
counsel, or consultant of the Committee, pursuant to notice or subpoena.
SEC. 3. There shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House such sums as may be necessary
to assist the Committee on the Judiciary in conducting the inquiry under this resolution, any of which
may be used for the procurement of staff or consultant services.