H.Res. 12

Passed Senate

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

Introduced 1/9/2023•118th Congress•House

Latest Action

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.

2/1/2023 • House

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.

Passed House • 1/10/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Congress

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