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HRES 15

Rescinding the subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee on September 23, 2021, October 6, 2021, and February 9, 2022, and withdrawing the recommendations finding Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Randall Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro in contempt of Congress.

119th Congress Introduced by Andy Biggs and 11 co-sponsors

HRES 15 rescinds subpoenas and contempt findings from the January 6th investigation, declaring the Select Committee illegitimate, affecting key individuals involved.

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Bill Summary · HRES 15

Summary of HRES 15

Bill Number: HRES 15
Title: Rescinding the subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee and withdrawing contempt recommendations
Status: Submitted in House
Introduced: January 06, 2025
Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HRES 15 aims to formally rescind subpoenas issued by the Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol and withdraw previous recommendations that found several individuals in contempt of Congress. The resolution expresses the belief that the Select Committee was illegitimate and that its findings were biased.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes the following key provisions:

  1. Legitimacy of the Committee: It states that the House of Representatives considers the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack to be illegitimate, asserting that its conclusions were predetermined due to partisan motivations.

  2. Rescission of Subpoenas: The subpoenas issued on the following dates are rescinded:

    • September 23, 2021
    • October 6, 2021
    • February 9, 2022

  3. Withdrawal of Contempt Recommendations: The resolution withdraws the following recommendations that found individuals in contempt of Congress:

    • H. Res. 730 (Stephen K. Bannon) adopted on October 21, 2021
    • H. Res. 1037 (Peter K. Navarro and Daniel Scavino, Jr.) adopted on April 6, 2022
    • H. Res. 851 (Mark Randall Meadows) adopted on December 14, 2021

  4. Notification to the Department of Justice: The Speaker of the House is directed to notify the Department of Justice that the subpoenas are rescinded and considered null and void.

Affected Parties

The individuals directly affected by this resolution include:
- Stephen K. Bannon
- Mark Randall Meadows
- Daniel Scavino, Jr.
- Peter K. Navarro

These individuals were previously subject to subpoenas and contempt findings related to the January 6th investigation.

Procedural Aspects

  • Committee Referral: On January 6, 2025, HRES 15 was referred to the Committee on Rules and the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration.
  • Further Actions: The Speaker will determine the period for consideration by the respective committees.

Conclusion

HRES 15 seeks to overturn previous actions taken against specific individuals in connection with the January 6th investigation, framing the Select Committee's work as partisan and illegitimate. The resolution's passage would effectively nullify the subpoenas and contempt findings, impacting the legal standing of the individuals involved.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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