Mike Collins: “This morning I am pleased to bring forward this rule on behalf of the Rules Committee. The rule provides for…”

“This morning I am pleased to bring forward this rule on behalf of the Rules Committee. The rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 970, which insists that the Department of Justice comply with the request of the Judiciary and Intelligence Committees. The rule provides for 1 hour of debate, equally divided between the chairman and ranking member of the Judiciary Committee. Yesterday, the Rules Committee had the opportunity to hear from Congressman Jim Jordan, a fellow Judiciary Committee member, as well as Ranking Member Jerry Nadler. We also heard from Congressman Mark Meadows and Congressman Scott Perry and engaged in a vigorous discussion that lasted a while in the Rules Committee yesterday. Mr. Speaker, oversight of the executive branch is one of the House's most important responsibilities and authorities. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, which has oversight over the Department of Justice and the FBI, it is a responsibility that I take very seriously. I believe the administration has an obligation to comply with the committees of jurisdictions' legitimate oversight requests and subpoenas. Unfortunately, the Department of Justice has not fully complied with numerous of these requests, many of these which stretch back several months. To illustrate this, let me lay out a timeline for you.…”