In a bold move to challenge the actions of the now-defunct January 6th Committee, a group of conservative House Republicans, including Reps. Eric Burlison and Thomas Massie, have introduced a resolution aimed at rescinding subpoenas issued by the committee against key figures such as Steve Bannon, Mark Meadows, Dan Scavino, and Peter Navarro. The resolution, if passed, would also remove the contempt of Congress convictions that were handed down as a result of these subpoenas.
Bannon, who was sentenced to four months in prison, is set to begin his sentence on July 1. However, the proposed resolution seeks to nullify the subpoenas and convictions, effectively undoing the actions taken by the committee.
BREAKING.🚨
New House resolution declares Pelosi’s J6 Select Committee *ILLEGITIMATE.*
The Act of Congress would *NULLIFY* the criminal charges to hold Steve Bannon, Peter Navarro, Mark Meadows, and Dan Scavino in Contempt of Congress. pic.twitter.com/O4y6vztzkz
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) June 18, 2024
“It is past time for the House of Representatives to take action to begin undoing the harm that was caused by the illegitimate January 6th Committee,” said Rep. Burlison in a press release.
“This is the right thing to do, and I hope all members of the House will join me in this effort.”
I fully support and am co-sponsoring @RepThomasMassie’s resolution to rescind the subpoenas for Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro by repudiating Nancy Pelosi’s illegitimate J6 committee.
Nancy Pelosi violated House rules by refusing to accept McCarthy’s appointed Republicans on the…
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) June 18, 2024
The resolution highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the actions of the January 6th Committee, which was formed to investigate the events leading up to and on January 6, 2021, when a group of individuals stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results.
Critics of the committee argue that its actions were politically motivated and aimed at targeting individuals who were perceived to be supportive of former President Donald Trump. Supporters, on the other hand, maintain that the committee was necessary to uncover the truth behind the events of January 6 and hold those responsible accountable.
The resolution is likely to face opposition from Democrats and some moderate Republicans, who may view it as an attempt to undermine the work of the January 6th Committee and protect individuals who were involved in the events of that day.
