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.

1/31/2025, 9:23 PM
Congress
119

Number
HRES - 15

Introduced on
2025-01-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/6/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution rescinds subpoenas and recommendations issued by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

Specifically, the resolution rescinds subpoenas issued on September 23, 2021, October 6, 2021, and February 9, 2022, to Steve Bannon, Mark Meadows, Peter Navarro, and Dan Scavino. The resolution also withdraws, dismisses, and concludes resolutions that the House find Steve Bannon, Mark Meadows, Peter Navarro, and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress.

Bill 119 H.Res. 15, also known as the "Rescinding the Subpoenas and Contempt Findings Act," aims to revoke the subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee on three separate occasions - September 23, 2021, October 6, 2021, and February 9, 2022. These subpoenas were directed towards individuals including Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Randall Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro.

Additionally, the bill seeks to withdraw the recommendations made by the committee finding these individuals in contempt of Congress. This means that the penalties and consequences associated with being found in contempt, such as potential fines or imprisonment, would no longer apply to Bannon, Meadows, Scavino, and Navarro.

The rationale behind this bill is not explicitly stated, but it is likely that it is being introduced by lawmakers who believe that the subpoenas and contempt findings were unjust or politically motivated. It is important to note that this bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and may face opposition from those who support the actions taken by the January 6th Select Committee. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 15 is a significant piece of legislation that could have far-reaching implications for the ongoing investigations into the events of January 6th and the individuals involved. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on future investigations and accountability efforts.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRescinding 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.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
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Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Evidence and witnesses•
House of Representatives

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Latest Summary1/31/2025

This resolution rescinds subpoenas and recommendations issued by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

Specifically, the resolution rescinds subpoenas issued on September 23, 202...


Latest Action1/6/2025
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee conce...