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HRES 1365118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Calling for the termination of United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle from her position, effective immediately.

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 19, 2024
Latest Action Date
Jul 22, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1365, introduced in the 118th Congress, calls for the immediate termination of Kimberly Cheatle from her position as Director of the United States Secret Service. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 22, 2024, but contains no additional legislative text or detailed provisions. The bill is categorized under the policy area of Crime and Law Enforcement and is currently marked as failed or expired.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1365 is a non-binding resolution seeking the immediate removal of the Secret Service Director, but it did not advance beyond committee referral and contains no further legislative details.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution specifically targets the termination of Kimberly Cheatle as Secret Service Director.
  • It was introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary but has not progressed further.
  • The bill lacks a formal summary and does not include full legislative text or detailed provisions.
Who Benefits?

['Potentially benefits members of Congress seeking to express disapproval of the current Secret Service leadership.', 'May indirectly affect the United States Secret Service by signaling congressional oversight or dissatisfaction.']

Potential Concerns

['The resolution does not specify enforcement mechanisms or authority to effectuate the termination.', 'Lacks detailed provisions on the process or consequences of the proposed termination.', 'No information on cost implications or oversight responsibilities is provided.']

Political Context

This resolution was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It falls within the Crime and Law Enforcement policy area and reflects a congressional action aimed at leadership within a federal law enforcement agency. The resolution did not advance and is recorded as failed or expired as of December 19, 2024.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Could increase congressional scrutiny or oversight of the United States Secret Service leadership.', 'May influence public and governmental perceptions of agency accountability despite lacking binding authority.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution lacks transparency in terms of legislative detail and enforcement mechanisms. Its failure to advance beyond committee referral and absence of full text limit public understanding of its practical implications. Monitoring similar resolutions or actions with more substantive provisions is recommended for comprehensive oversight.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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