We have received text from H.R. 6954: January 6th Truth and Transparency Act. This bill was received on 2026-01-06, and currently has 3 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
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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Representative Norma J. Torres Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Norma J. Torres:
- H.R.6954: To direct the Director of the Congressional Research Service to prepare a report extent of recidivism by individuals pardoned by the President under Presidential Proclamation 10887, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6953: To provide for an enhanced penalty for an act of violent insurrection.
- H.R.6952: To direct the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to establish an oral history program to collect certain video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials and written materials with respect to individuals who were affected by the events at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6602: Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act
- H.R.6415: Native American Seeds Act of 2025
- H.R.6237: Repairing Social Security After Trump and DOGE Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Norma J. Torres on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Torres.
Representative Norma J. Torres Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Norma J. Torres is worth $115.5K, as of January 21st, 2026. This is the 455th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Torres has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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