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Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Misnamed 'Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government'

January 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on Republicans' misnamed 'Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government':

"Today, I joined Democrats in opposing the House Majority's establishment of the misnamed 'Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.' Designed to obstruct the current administration, interfere with ongoing investigations, and foment discord and division, this committee will only make it harder for Congress to deliver results while demonizing hardworking federal employees. This partisan spectacle is also an affront to the federal agencies and law enforcement professionals who work faithfully and impartially to uphold justice and security in America – no matter who controls the White House or the Majority. They deserve better than this and so do the American people they protect and serve. Just as we did last Congress, House Democrats will continue to push for reasoned, evidence-based accountability rather than using investigations to disguise purposefully inflammatory partisan tactics."