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H. Res. 12 118th Congress House

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

Introduced: January 9, 2023 Introduced by: Jim Jordan Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHouse Committee on the JudiciaryHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
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.
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.
Jan 10, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 10, 2023
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 211 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H129-130)
Jan 10, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H144-145)
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
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 10, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 12.
Jan 10, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H129-143)
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 10, 2023 House · vote #27 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 221–211 See who voted →
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 Latest action 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.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 5 Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Greene, Marjorie Taylor
Georgia · Jan 10, 2023
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Spartz, Victoria
Indiana · Jan 10, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 12: Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-12/
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"H. Res. 12: Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-12/.
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H. Res. 12, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-12/.
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