Should there be a committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol?
This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. The select committee must (1) conduct an investigation of the relevant facts and circumstances relating to the attack on the Capitol; (2) identify, review, and evaluate the causes of and the lessons learned from this attack; and (3) submit a report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to prevent future acts of violence.
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Opponents say
• "Nancy Pelosi has spent all the time and all these months playing politics with this, and now we’re finding the select committee will be more politics of what she wants to do." Source: Rep. Kevin McCarthy (Republican, California, District 23)
Proponents say
• "January 6th was one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. It is imperative that we establish the truth of that day and ensure such an attack cannot again happen. The Select Committee will investigate and report upon the facts and causes of the attack and report recommendations for preventing any future assault." Source: Rep. Nancy Pelosi (Democrat, California, District 12)
• "Remaining silent and ignoring the lie emboldens the liar. I will not participate in that. I will not sit back and watch in silence, while others lead our party down a path that abandons the rule of law and joins the former president’s crusade to undermine our democracy." Source: Rep. Liz Cheney (Republican, Wyoming)
