Bill · H.R. 6954· House(119-HR-6954)
January 6th Truth and Transparency Act
- Introduced
- 1/6/2026
- Last activity
- 1/6/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Norma Torres
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "January 6th Truth and Transparency Act," directs the Director of the Congressional Research Service to create a specific report. The report focuses on the extent of recidivism among individuals who received pardons, commutations, or dismissed indictments under Presidential Proclamation 10887. This proclamation relates to offenses occurring at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. The Director must submit the report to specific congressional committees and make it available on the Library of Congress website. Reports are due within 60 days of enactment and every 180 days thereafter.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill requires a report on recidivism to be made publicly available on the Library of Congress website.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-2
The bill tracks individuals who received pardons or commutations, which may increase scrutiny on those legal remedies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires the report to be made publicly available on the website of the Library of Congress (Section 2(a)). This provides the public with access to information regarding individuals pardoned under the specific Presidential Proclamation.
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Congressional Oversight: The report must be submitted to appropriate congressional committees, such as the Committee on House Administration, the Committee on Rules and Administration, and the Committees on Appropriations (Section 2(a) and Section 2(c)). This ensures that legislative bodies are informed about the actions related to Presidential Proclamation 10887.
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Detailed Tracking of Criminal Activity: The report must include a list of individuals who have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of criminal offenses under Federal, State, or local law (Section 2(b)(2)). It also tracks encounters involving the use of force by law enforcement (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Public Disclosure of Information: The bill requires that a list of individuals who were pardoned, had sentences commuted, or had indictments dismissed be made publicly available (Section 2(b)(1)). This information is then shared through the Library of Congress website (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-2
- 1/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois