Jeffries appoints Swalwell to serve on new Jan. 6 select committee

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is the House Democrats‘ pick to serve as ranking member of the newly formed subcommittee investigating the attack at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but that selection is subject to Speaker Mike Johnson‘s (R-LA) approval.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced he appointed Swalwell to serve on the committee as leader of the Democrats, along with Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX). Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), who is the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, will serve as an ex officio member.