H.Res. 157 — Impeaching John Deacon Bates, a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

H.Res. 157 — Impeaching John Deacon Bates, a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislative text is to impeach John Deacon Bates, a judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The resolution accuses him of committing high crimes and misdemeanors, which is a serious charge that can lead to his removal from office. The key provisions of the resolution outline specific actions taken by Judge Bates that are deemed inappropriate. It states that he ordered federal health agencies, including the CDC, HHS, and FDA, to restore certain content related to LGBTQI+ issues on government websites.