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House Republicans File Resolution to Establish Jan. 6 Select Subcommittee

It is poised to begin investigations on September 2 with full subpoena power under Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s leadership.

Rep. Barry Loudermilk talks with reporters last year. The Georgia Republican sounded optimistic this week that he would soon be reinvestigating Jan. 6, 2021, as the leader of a new select subcommittee.
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Overview

  • The resolution to create the select subcommittee was filed July 23, setting up a post-recess vote to formalize the panel’s authority.
  • The new panel will comprise eight members under the House Judiciary Committee, with Rep. Barry Loudermilk as chair.
  • Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will designate three Democratic members, subject to Speaker approval.
  • President Trump backed the effort, helping to resolve over six months of jurisdictional disputes and legislative delays.
  • Its investigation will revisit unresolved January 6 matters, including security lapses, federal informant activity, pipe bombs and the killing of Ashli Babbitt.