WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) voted to establish a Select Committee, comprised of both Democrats and Republicans, to investigate the domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6^th.

“Today’s vote saddened me – the fact that there wasn’t unanimous support for an investigation into a domestic terrorist attack on American soil is difficult for me to understand,” said Houlahan. “We all took an oath when we were sworn in as members of Congress: ‘I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.’ In accordance with that oath, we have a duty to get to the bottom of the January 6th terrorist attack, to provide the American people answers and to send a clear signal to our allies and enemies both foreign and domestic – you cannot attack our democracy with impunity.

“Americans witnessed our U.S. Capitol building, the physical embodiment of our democracy, attacked and desecrated by domestic terrorists on January 6^th. Brave police officers were beaten by a band of insurrectionists.

“I voted today to establish a bipartisan Select Committee to investigate the insurrection. I did so to honor my oath. I can only say I wish all of my colleagues did the same.

“As we move forward with the Select Committee, it is paramount that we carry ourselves with the solemn dignity such a task requires – those looking to score political points have no business on this mission. This is about our country, our national security and the people we have been entrusted to defend.”

Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, an engineer, a serial entrepreneur, an educator and a nonprofit leader. She represents Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses Chester County and southern Berks County. She serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Small Business Committee.

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