Rep. Burlison Introduces Resolution to Rescind Subpoenas for Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro and Withdraw Contempt of Congress Recommendations
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07), and 24 of his colleagues, introduced a resolution to rescind the subpoenas issued by the illegitimate January 6th Committee for Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro; to withdraw the recommendations that these individuals be found in contempt of Congress; and to require the Speaker of the House to notify the Department of Justice of these actions.
“It is past time for the House of Representatives to take action to begin undoing the harm that was caused by the illegitimate January 6th Committee.
The Committee was nothing more than a political witch hunt to blame President Trump and his advisors for the events that took place on January 6, 2021, and influence the 2022 mid-term elections and 2024 presidential election.
The Committee was legally deficient in its composition and was more focused on producing made-for-TV hearings than following House rules. The subpoenas that were issued were legally insufficient and should be rescinded, and the contempt of Congress referrals based on those subpoenas should be withdrawn. This is the right thing to do, and I hope all members of the House will join me in this effort,” said Rep. Burlison.
“The Republican House should, by an official vote of the House, declare the subpoenas on Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro to be illegitimate and repealed,” said Rep. Thomas Massie. “If Congress does so, it will be an effective and needed repudiation of the sham January 6th committee.”
"The Democrats’ attempts to hold patriots such as Steve Bannon and Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with an illegitimate committee are textbook examples of our government being weaponized against political enemies. These men have bravely fought for America-first values and against the Swamp. Thank you to Rep. Burlison for leading the charge on this resolution,” said Rep. Good.
“The January 6th Committee was a total sham and a desperate attempt by Democrats and Never Trumpers to go after President Trump and his closest advisors,” said Rep. Brecheen. “I applaud Congressman Burlison for leading this effort so we can begin to right the wrongs of the January 6th Committee and finally end this witch hunt.”
"Congress must vacate the contempt of Congress charges issued against Peter Navarro, Steve Bannon, Dan Scavino, and my former colleague Mark Meadows. I am glad to join Rep. Burlison’s effort to counter the Democrats’ weaponization of Congress against political rivals,” said Rep. Davidson.
“The January 6th Committee was a politically charged body that weaponized its power to target individuals for their political beliefs. By rescinding the subpoenas issued to Peter Navarro, Steve Bannon, and others, we are righting past wrongs and restoring the integrity of Congress’s subpoena power,” said Rep. Cloud.
“The illegitimate J6 Committee was nothing more than an unbalanced Gestapo for Leftists attempting to destroy their political opposition. The committee’s own rules required equal apportionment between Republican and Democratic members, as well as the appointment of 13 members, but Nancy Pelosi refused to allow it. Every subpoena, investigation, and testimony that came out of the committee is invalid, and every unjustly persecuted victim of this disgraceful partisan hitjob should be set free. Too many patriotic Americans have been targeted and it’s time for justice,” said Rep. Ogles.
"Democrats have been weaponizing our institutions for far too long. The partisan January 6th committee was a politically motivated sham, not a pursuit for transparency and real accountability,” said Congresswoman Luna. “President Trump did not engage in insurrection, and patriots like Mark Meadows, Steve Bannon, Peter Navarro, and Dan Scavino Jr. are victims of a two-tiered justice system. These are political vendettas, and it is time we put an end to it. That is why I am proudly supporting Rep. Burlison's resolution to rescind these fraudulent subpoenas.”
“The illegitimate January 6th committee was focused on two things - escalating the political witch hunt against President Trump and getting on television. In their zeal to do so, they trampled on all manner of longstanding legal precedent and House rules. The committee plainly did not have the authority to issue these subpoenas, and they should be rescinded with haste, along with the corresponding contempt of Congress referrals. I’m proud to join this effort to unwind some of the damage by the sham committee and hope to see it pass the House swiftly,” Rep. Dan Bishop.
Cosponsors for this legislation include: Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), Thomas Massie (R-KY-04), Chip Roy (R-TX-21), Andy Ogles (R-TN-05), Andrew Clyde (R-GA-09), Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09), Bob Good (R-VA-05), Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01), Lauren Boebert (R-CO-03), Josh Brecheen (R-OK-02), Clay Higgins (R-LA-03), Mary Miller (R-IL-15), Barry Moore (R-AL-02), Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13), Eli Crane (R-AZ-02), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA-14), Scott Perry (R-PA-10), Jim Banks, (R-IN-03), Michael Cloud (R-TX-27), Dan Bishop (R-NC-08), Matt Rosendale (R-MT-02), Matt Gaetz (R-FL-01), Warren Davidson (R-OH-08), and Lance Gooden (R-TX-05).