New January 6 investigation subcommittee
Sponsored by Barry Loudermilk
What the bill does
This resolution creates a special committee in the House of Representatives to investigate unanswered questions about the January 6, 2021 events at the U.S. Capitol. The committee will have up to 8 members, with a majority appointed by the Speaker. It can issue subpoenas, take depositions, and access intelligence committee records, but cannot write new laws. A final report is due by December 31, 2026.
The stakes
This committee will decide what additional information about January 6 is made public. How it conducts its investigation could affect public understanding of that day and influence future security measures.
What each side says
- The committee will focus on remaining unanswered questions about January 6, ensuring a thorough investigation.bill
- It has subpoena power and can access intelligence records, giving it the tools to get to the truth.bill
- The committee is limited to investigation only and cannot propose new laws, keeping its work focused.bill
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