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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-15| House 
| Updated: 1/6/2025
Eric Burlison

Eric Burlison

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (12)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution proposes to rescind specific subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee to Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Randall Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro. Furthermore, it aims to withdraw and dismiss the House resolutions that recommended finding these individuals in contempt of Congress. The resolution directs the Speaker of the House to notify the Department of Justice that these subpoenas are null and void. The measure asserts that the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol was illegitimate and its findings were predetermined due to its partisan composition. It claims the committee was deficient because Speaker Pelosi refused to seat Republican members selected by the Minority Leader, leading to a solely partisan exercise. The resolution also argues that the committee operated without the required number of members and that its subpoenas were legally insufficient because the Chair allegedly failed to consult with a ranking minority member as mandated. The resolution specifically targets H. Res. 730, H. Res. 1037, and H. Res. 851, which recommended contempt findings against Bannon, Navarro, Scavino, and Meadows, seeking to end these proceedings without further enforcement. It contends that the committee's actions, including the imprisonment of Peter Navarro and Steve Bannon, represented an unprecedented attempt to silence political opponents.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1305
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.
Jan 6, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 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 concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1305
    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.


  • January 6, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 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 concerned.

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Congressional committeesCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesHouse of Representatives

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-15| House 
| Updated: 1/6/2025
This resolution proposes to rescind specific subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee to Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Randall Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro. Furthermore, it aims to withdraw and dismiss the House resolutions that recommended finding these individuals in contempt of Congress. The resolution directs the Speaker of the House to notify the Department of Justice that these subpoenas are null and void. The measure asserts that the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol was illegitimate and its findings were predetermined due to its partisan composition. It claims the committee was deficient because Speaker Pelosi refused to seat Republican members selected by the Minority Leader, leading to a solely partisan exercise. The resolution also argues that the committee operated without the required number of members and that its subpoenas were legally insufficient because the Chair allegedly failed to consult with a ranking minority member as mandated. The resolution specifically targets H. Res. 730, H. Res. 1037, and H. Res. 851, which recommended contempt findings against Bannon, Navarro, Scavino, and Meadows, seeking to end these proceedings without further enforcement. It contends that the committee's actions, including the imprisonment of Peter Navarro and Steve Bannon, represented an unprecedented attempt to silence political opponents.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1305
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.
Jan 6, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 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 concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1305
    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.


  • January 6, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 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 concerned.
Eric Burlison

Eric Burlison

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (12)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional committeesCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesHouse of Representatives