House approves creation of new panel to investigate J6 select committee and riot

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the creation of a new panel to investigate the events of January 6, 2021, and the previously Democratic-run January 6 select committee.

Georgia GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who led the House investigation into January 6 in the last Congress, will lead the new panel. The House Judiciary select subcommittee will also be required to release a final report by the end of 2026 and will have eight members, including three Democrats chosen by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

The creation of the new panel was approved in a procedural rule vote that passed along party lines. California GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley voted present, according to The Hill.

“I’m grateful for [House] Speaker [Mike] Johnson and my Republican colleagues for entrusting me to continue this important investigation into the events surrounding January 6, 2021,” Loudermilk said. “While my previous investigation did an incredible job last Congress, there is still much work to be done. Our goal is to answer the remaining questions, uncover all the facts, and implement reforms so this level of security failure never happens again. It’s time to finish the job.”

Johnson previously teased the new panel in January, but the authorization from Congress was delayed over a dispute with Loudermilk and other priorities. However, the Georgian was later supported by President Donald Trump.

Johnson has not announced the other lawmakers who will serve on the panel so far.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.