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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1305

Bill 118 HRES 1305, also known as the resolution to rescind the subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee and withdraw the recommendations finding Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Randall Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro in contempt of Congress, was introduced in response to the actions taken by the committee on September 23, 2021, October 6, 2021, and February 9, 2022.

The bill aims to reverse the subpoenas issued to the individuals mentioned above and to retract the recommendations of contempt of Congress against them. The resolution seeks to address concerns about the legality and fairness of the subpoenas and contempt findings, arguing that they were issued without proper authority or due process.

The bill has sparked debate among lawmakers, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect the rights of the individuals involved and ensure that the committee's actions are in line with legal standards. Critics, on the other hand, have raised concerns about the potential implications of rescinding the subpoenas and contempt findings, suggesting that it could undermine the committee's ability to conduct a thorough investigation into the events of January 6th. Overall, the resolution to rescind the subpoenas and contempt findings is a complex and contentious issue that highlights the challenges of balancing the need for transparency and accountability with the protection of individual rights and due process.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1305

Bill HRES 1305 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2024. Bill HRES 1305 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2024. Bill HRES 1305's most recent activity was 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 concerned. as of June 18, 2024

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1305

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.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.

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