Speaker Pelosi Proposes Jan. 6 Probe

The transcript discusses the formation of a Select Committee to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The committee will have 13 members appointed by Speaker Pelosi, with five members chosen after consulting with Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. The Speaker will also appoint the committee chair, who will have subpoena power. Although no timeline is set, the panel will have as long as needed to complete its investigation and report its findings and recommendations. The House is expected to vote on creating the panel later this week.

How many members will the Select Committee have, and who is responsible for appointing them?

• 13 members appointed by Speaker Pelosi

• 10 members appointed by Speaker Pelosi

• 15 members appointed by Minority Leader McCarthy

• 12 members appointed by the Senate

What special power will the chair of the committee possess?

• The power to dissolve the committee

• The power to appoint additional members

• The power to issue subpoenas

• The power to veto decisions

What does the resolution lack regarding the committee's investigation?

• A specific number of members

• A timeline for the investigation

• A budget for the investigation

• A list of topics to investigate

What did Speaker Pelosi say about the duration of the panel's investigation?

• It will take as long as needed

• It will be completed in three months

• It will be completed by the end of the year

• It will be completed in six months

When is the House expected to vote on the creation of the panel?

• Next month

• Later this week

• Next year

• In two weeks