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House Calls for Criminal Investigation into Former President Trump

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution directing the Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump. The resolution concerns his actions related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. It emphasizes that no citizen is above the law.
Key points
The House directs the Department of Justice to investigate the former President's role in the Capitol events.
The resolution cites laws regarding soliciting violence and seditious conspiracy.
It underscores the principle that all citizens, including former presidents, are subject to the law.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_44
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Process start date: 2021-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Directing the Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into President Donald J. Trump for his involvement in and incitement of the violent attacks at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_44.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House directs the Department of Justice to investigate the former President's role in the Capitol events.
  • The resolution cites laws regarding soliciting violence and seditious conspiracy.
  • It underscores the principle that all citizens, including former presidents, are subject to the law.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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