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Mon Sep 8, 2025, 05:47 PM Sep 8

Swalwell named top Democrat on new Jan. 6 panel [View all]

Source: The Hill

09/08/25 5:06 PM ET


Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has been named the top Democrat on the new select subcommittee to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, according to a Monday statement from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).

“I am pleased to appoint Congressman Eric Swalwell to serve as Ranking Member,” Jeffries said in the statement. “As the proud son of a cop, highly accomplished former prosecutor and skilled legislator experienced in holding powerful Washington politicians accountable, Rep. Swalwell will relentlessly ensure that the American people never forget who was responsible for the events of January 6th,” he added.

Last Wednesday, House Republicans voted to authorize a select subcommittee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack and possibly the prior Democratic-run Jan. 6 committee, an action that came more than seven months after the panel was first announced.

The subcommittee is part of the House Judiciary Committee and is chaired by Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.). In previous Congresses, Loudermilk has probed Capitol security posture and the activities of the prior Democratic-led committee.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5492570-swalwell-named-top-democrat-on-new-jan-6-panel/

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