H.R. 6954: January 6th Truth and Transparency Act

This bill, known as the January 6th Truth and Transparency Act, aims to enhance transparency regarding individuals who were pardoned by the President under a specific proclamation related to the events of January 6, 2021. Here are the key provisions of the bill:

Report on Recidivism

The bill requires the Director of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) to prepare and submit a report on the recidivism, or reoffending, rates of individuals who received pardons or sentence commutations under Presidential Proclamation 10887. This proclamation, issued on January 20, 2025, pertains to certain offenses committed in connection with the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Frequency of Reports

The Director must submit the initial report within 60 days after the bill is enacted and then continue to provide updates every 180 days thereafter. These reports will be made publicly accessible on the Library of Congress website.

Contents of the Report

The report must include:

• **A list of individuals** who were pardoned, had their sentences commuted, or had a pending indictment dismissed under the mentioned presidential proclamation.
• **A list of any individuals from the previous list** who have been arrested, charged, or convicted of any criminal offense at the federal, state, or local level from January 20, 2025, until the date of the report, along with a description of those offenses.
• **A list of individuals** from the first list who have encountered law enforcement in events where force was used against them.
• **Any additional information** that the Director deems appropriate for inclusion in the report.

Definition of Appropriate Congressional Committees

The bill defines the "appropriate congressional committees" that will receive these reports as follows:

• The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives
• The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate
• The Committees on Appropriations of both the House of Representatives and the Senate

Summary of Purpose

Overall, this bill is designed to provide lawmakers and the public with comprehensive information about the follow-up actions and legal circumstances involving individuals who were pardoned in connection with the January 6 events, thereby promoting transparency and accountability.

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