WASHINGTON, D.C.–Today, the House approved legislation to create a Select Committee to investigate the attack in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) issued the following statement:

“For nearly 20 months, House Committees have conducted rigorous oversight investigations into the loss of four American lives in Benghazi and the effectiveness of the administration’s response. In spite of these investigations, just last week, we discovered the White House withheld emails, and continues to cover their tracks instead of working alongside Congress. After calling for it last year, I’m glad to see the House has chosen to move forward with the formation of a Select Committee.

“Whether it’s the concerns about Benghazi or the abuse at the IRS, this administration continues to disregard transparency and accountability. The House has a responsibility to conduct oversight of the administration and we will not stop until we get the full truth the American people deserve. I am also pleased with the choice of Congressman Trey Gowdy to lead the Select Committee. I can’t think of a more qualified person to lead this committee as he shares my sincere desire to get the bottom of this tragedy.”

Items to Note:

• Last year, Congresswoman Jenkins cosponsored H. Res. 36 to create a Benghazi-Select Committee.

• The Select Committee will consolidate the five ongoing House investigations, and use the full force of House oversight authority to subpoena the witnesses and documents necessary to acquire the most detailed, robust understanding of the events surrounding the 2012 attack in Benghazi. 

• For a copy of the bill text, click here.

• For a recap of the House investigative efforts up to this point, click here.

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