Establishing the Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021.

H.Res. 605 would create a select investigative subcommittee under the House Judiciary Committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the events of January 6, 2021. The subcommittee would be composed of up to eight members appointed by the Speaker of the House, with no more than three appointed in consultation with the minority leader. This structure would allow the House to continue examining questions related to that day through a dedicated investigative body.

The subcommittee would have significant investigative powers, including the ability to subpoena witnesses, conduct depositions, and access information from the House Intelligence Committee. It would be authorized to extend questioning periods and use interrogatories to gather information. However, the subcommittee would not be permitted to draft or markup legislation, limiting its role strictly to investigation and fact-finding.

The subcommittee would be required to submit a final report to the Judiciary Committee by December 31, 2026, and would automatically terminate 30 days after filing that report or at the end of the current Congress, whichever comes first. This resolution has passed the House and now requires approval by the Senate before it could take effect. If enacted, it would provide a formal mechanism for continued congressional oversight and investigation of January 6 through the end of 2026.