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Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary.

USA118th CongressHRES-12| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2023
Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)

Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution temporarily establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, which is comprised of not more than 13 Members appointed by the Speaker (5 of whom shall be appointed in consultation with the minority leader). The subcommittee must investigate matters related to the collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of information on U.S. citizens by executive branch agencies, including whether such efforts are illegal, unconstitutional, or otherwise unethical. The subcommittee must make a final report of its findings by January 2, 2025, and terminates 30 days after filing that report.

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Timeline
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jan 10, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H129-143)
Jan 10, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 12.
Jan 10, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 10, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 12, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
Jan 10, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H144-145)
Jan 10, 2023
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 211 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H129-130)
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Jan 10, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 1, 2023
UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Reschenthaler asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding section 1(a)(2)(A) of House Resolution 12 (as amended by section 1(c) of House Resolution 78), the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government be composed of the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, together with not more than 19 other Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner appointed by the Speaker, of whom not more than 8 shall be appointed in consultation with the minority leader. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 1, 2023
UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Franklin, C. Scott asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding section 1(a)(2)(A) of House Resolution 12 (as amended by section 1(c) of House Resolution 78), and the order of the House of today, the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government be composed of not more than 21 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner appointed by the Speaker, of whom not more than 9 shall be appointed in consultation with the Minority Leader. Agreed to without objection.
  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.


  • January 10, 2023
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H129-143)


  • January 10, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 12.


  • January 10, 2023
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • January 10, 2023
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 12, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.


  • January 10, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H144-145)


  • January 10, 2023
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 211 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H129-130)
    View Vote


  • January 10, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 1, 2023
    UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Reschenthaler asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding section 1(a)(2)(A) of House Resolution 12 (as amended by section 1(c) of House Resolution 78), the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government be composed of the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, together with not more than 19 other Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner appointed by the Speaker, of whom not more than 8 shall be appointed in consultation with the minority leader. Agreed to without objection.


  • February 1, 2023
    UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Franklin, C. Scott asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding section 1(a)(2)(A) of House Resolution 12 (as amended by section 1(c) of House Resolution 78), and the order of the House of today, the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government be composed of not more than 21 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner appointed by the Speaker, of whom not more than 9 shall be appointed in consultation with the Minority Leader. Agreed to without objection.

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Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary.

USA118th CongressHRES-12| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2023
This resolution temporarily establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, which is comprised of not more than 13 Members appointed by the Speaker (5 of whom shall be appointed in consultation with the minority leader). The subcommittee must investigate matters related to the collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of information on U.S. citizens by executive branch agencies, including whether such efforts are illegal, unconstitutional, or otherwise unethical. The subcommittee must make a final report of its findings by January 2, 2025, and terminates 30 days after filing that report.

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Timeline
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jan 10, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H129-143)
Jan 10, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 12.
Jan 10, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 10, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 12, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
Jan 10, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H144-145)
Jan 10, 2023
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 211 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H129-130)
View Vote
Jan 10, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 1, 2023
UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Reschenthaler asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding section 1(a)(2)(A) of House Resolution 12 (as amended by section 1(c) of House Resolution 78), the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government be composed of the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, together with not more than 19 other Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner appointed by the Speaker, of whom not more than 8 shall be appointed in consultation with the minority leader. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 1, 2023
UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Franklin, C. Scott asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding section 1(a)(2)(A) of House Resolution 12 (as amended by section 1(c) of House Resolution 78), and the order of the House of today, the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government be composed of not more than 21 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner appointed by the Speaker, of whom not more than 9 shall be appointed in consultation with the Minority Leader. Agreed to without objection.
  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.


  • January 10, 2023
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H129-143)


  • January 10, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 12.


  • January 10, 2023
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • January 10, 2023
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 12, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.


  • January 10, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H144-145)


  • January 10, 2023
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 211 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H129-130)
    View Vote


  • January 10, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 1, 2023
    UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Reschenthaler asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding section 1(a)(2)(A) of House Resolution 12 (as amended by section 1(c) of House Resolution 78), the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government be composed of the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, together with not more than 19 other Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner appointed by the Speaker, of whom not more than 8 shall be appointed in consultation with the minority leader. Agreed to without objection.


  • February 1, 2023
    UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Franklin, C. Scott asked unanimous consent that, notwithstanding section 1(a)(2)(A) of House Resolution 12 (as amended by section 1(c) of House Resolution 78), and the order of the House of today, the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government be composed of not more than 21 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner appointed by the Speaker, of whom not more than 9 shall be appointed in consultation with the Minority Leader. Agreed to without objection.
Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)

Rules Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-5: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional committeesCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHouse Committee on the JudiciaryHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified information