Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary.
118-HRES-12118th CongressIntroduced Jan 9, 2023Congress
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Signed
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4](R-OH-4)2 cosponsors
Summary
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.
Subjects
Congressional committeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHouse Committee on the JudiciaryHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Actions (13)
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.
Feb 1, 2023House floor actions
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, 2023House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 10, 2023House floor actions
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 211 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H129-130)
Jan 10, 2023House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 211 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H129-130)
Jan 10, 2023Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H144-145)
Jan 10, 2023House floor actions
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, 2023House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 10, 2023House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 12.
Jan 10, 2023House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H129-143)
Jan 10, 2023House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jan 9, 2023House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023Library of Congress