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H.Res. 477IntroducedHouse · nowIn committee
Sec. 4 · H.Res. 477

Functions

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(a) Functions The functions of the Select Committee are to— (1) investigate the facts, circumstances, and causes relating to the coverup, including facts and circumstances relating to— (A) activities of intelligence agencies, law enforcement agencies, and the Armed Forces, including with respect to intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination and information sharing among the branches and other instrumentalities of government; (B) influencing factors that contributed to the coverup and how technology, including online platforms, financing, and malign foreign influence operations and campaigns may have factored into the motivation, organization, and execution of the coverup; and (C) other entities of the public and private sector as determined relevant by the Select Committee for such investigation; (2) identify, review, and evaluate the causes of and the lessons learned from the coverup regarding— (A) the command, control, and communications of the Federal Government; (B) the structure, coordination, operational plans, policies, and procedures of the Federal Government; (C) the structure, authorities, training, manpower utilization, equipment, and operational planning of the Federal Government; and (D) the policies, protocols, processes, procedures, and systems of the Federal Government; (3) submit all legislative proposals to the House or any committee of the House; and (4) not later than September 25, 2026, issue a final report to the House containing such findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective measures described in subsection (c) as it may deem necessary. (b) Reports (1) Interim reports In addition to the final report required under subsection (a)(4), the Select Committee may report to the House or any committee of the House from time to time the results of its investigations, together with such detailed findings and legislative proposals as it may deem advisable. (2) Treatment of classified or law enforcement-sensitive matter Any report issued by the Select Committee shall be issued in unclassified form but may include a classified annex, a law enforcement-sensitive annex, or both. (c) Corrective measures described The corrective measures described in this subsection may include changes in law, policy, procedures, rules, or regulations that could be taken— (1) to prevent future acts covering up the President’s cognitive decline; (2) to improve the public’s understanding of the President’s cognitive health; and (3) to strengthen the domestic institutions of the United States. (d) No legislative jurisdiction The Select Committee shall not have legislative jurisdiction and shall have no authority to take legislative action on any bill or resolution.

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