Bill · H.Res. 605· House(119-HRES-605)
Establishing the Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021.
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 9/3/2025 — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 605 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780; text: CR H3780)
- Sponsored by
- Barry Loudermilk
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
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What this bill would do
This resolution establishes a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. The subcommittee is tasked with conducting a full investigation and study into the events surrounding January 6, 2021. It is authorized to issue subpoenas and receive intelligence-related information to produce a final report. The final report must be submitted by December 31, 2026. The subcommittee is prohibited from holding markups of legislation. It will terminate upon filing its report or the end of the Congress, whichever comes first.
Yes
Does this make elections run better?+3
By investigating the events surrounding January 6, 2021, the bill aims to safeguard the electoral process against future disruptions, potentially improving its integrity.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The establishment of a select subcommittee increases federal power by authorizing a specific investigation and study of the January 6, 2021 events.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The requirement for a final report ensures that the findings of the investigation will be documented and made available, which increases government transparency.
The opposite
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-2
The subcommittee's subpoena powers could potentially impinge upon individuals' freedom of speech as they could be compelled to testify.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?-2
While aiming to uncover facts, the investigation's subpoena power could inadvertently infringe upon individual freedom of speech by compelling testimony or information disclosure.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-1
The select subcommittee is authorized to issue subpoenas and compel testimony, which could potentially infringe upon the privacy of individuals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Accountability and Information: The subcommittee is directed to conduct a "full and complete investigation and study" and issue a "final report" regarding the events of January 6, 2021, as stated in Section 1(b). This could provide the public with answers to remaining questions about those events.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Compelled Testimony: The resolution gives the chair the authority to "compel by subpoena the furnishing of information by interrogatory" under Section 1(c)(2) and the authority to "order the taking of depositions, including pursuant to subpoena" under Section 1(c)(3)(A). This allows the government to force individuals to provide information or testify.
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 Electoral Process+3Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2Improves Freedom Of Speech-2Improves Privacy Rights-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech-2
- 9/3/2025
- Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 605 is considered passed House.
- Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 605 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780; text: CR H3780)
- 7/23/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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