**What is the House Select Committee on January 6th?**.
The House Select Committee on January 6th, also known as the Select Committee on the January 6th Attack, is a bipartisan committee established by the United States House of Representatives to investigate the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol Building. The committee was formed on June 30, 2021, and is chaired by Democratic Representative Bennie Thompson of Mississippi..
**What is the purpose of the committee?**.
The purpose of the committee is to investigate the events leading up to and including the January 6th attack, and to make recommendations to prevent future attacks. The committee is charged with investigating the following:.
* The facts and circumstances surrounding the January 6th attack, including the planning, coordination, and execution of the attack..
* The role of individuals and entities in the attack, including the former President of the United States, Donald Trump..
* The causes of the attack, including the spread of misinformation and disinformation, and the role of social media..
* The response of law enforcement and other government agencies to the attack..
* Recommendations to prevent future attacks, including reforms to election laws and security measures..
**Who is on the committee?**.
The committee is composed of 13 members, seven Democrats and six Republicans. The Democratic members are:.
* Bennie Thompson (MS), Chairman.
* Liz Cheney (WY), Vice Chair.
* Adam Schiff (CA).
* Jamie Raskin (MD).
* Zoe Lofgren (CA).
* Elaine Luria (VA).
* Pete Aguilar (CA).
The Republican members are:.
* Adam Kinzinger (IL).
* Liz Cheney (WY).
* Nancy Mace (SC).
* Rodney Davis (IL).
* Troy Nehls (TX).
* Jake LaTurner (KS).
**What has the committee done so far?**.
Since its formation, the committee has held a number of public hearings and has interviewed hundreds of witnesses. The committee has also subpoenaed a number of individuals and entities for documents and testimony..
In December 2021, the committee released a preliminary report of its findings. The report concluded that the January 6th attack was a .
