House Republicans led by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced a new select subcommittee investigating the events before and after the breach at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The subcommittee is mandated to “uncover the full truth that is owed to the American people,” Johnson said in a statement on Wednesday, adding that the panel will be led by Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.).
The committee will fall under the Judiciary Committee’s oversight, he said.
“House Republicans are proud of our work so far in exposing the false narratives peddled by the politically motivated January 6 Select Committee during the 117th Congress, but there is still more work to be done,” the speaker said, referring to a now-disbanded committee that was led by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.)….