Rescinding January 6 Committee Subpoenas

Summary#

This resolution would rescind three sets of subpoenas issued by the January 6 Select Committee to Stephen Bannon, Mark Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter Navarro. It would withdraw House recommendations to hold them in contempt and end any further proceedings or enforcement related to those recommendations. It would also direct the Speaker to tell the Department of Justice that the subpoenas are rescinded and void. The resolution states the House's view that the committee was illegitimate and its conclusions were predetermined. It has been referred to the House Rules and Judiciary Committees.

What it means for you#

The resolution concerns the named people and actions taken by the House and the Department of Justice. It does not describe direct effects on the public.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The resolution's sponsors argue that the committee was improperly formed and partisan, and that its subpoenas and findings were flawed. They say withdrawing the subpoenas and contempt recommendations is warranted.

Opponents' View#

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