“Such expedition, consistent with the lower courts’ expedited treatment of this case, is warranted because Of the indisputable importance and urgency of the Select Committee’s investigation.The Select Committee is investigating a deadly assault on the United States Capitol, the Speaker of the House, the Vice President, and both Chambers of Congress, and a dangerous interruption of Congress’s constitutional duty and the peaceful transfer of power.”

“The Executive Branch has agreed that the Select Committee needs the governmental records at issue here so that the Committee may properly fulfill its essential legislative mandate and prevent future violent attacks on the Federal Government. Delay would inflict a serious injury on the Select Committee and the public by interfering with this mandate. The Select Committee needs the requested documents now to help shape the direction Of the investigation and allow the Select Committee to timely recommend remedial legislation. The public has a significant interest in the expeditious consideration of remedial measures aimed at securing the safety and soundness of our democratic processes and institutions. Under the direction of President Biden, the Executive Branch has recognized the Select Committee’s interest in obtaining prompt access to the identified materials” says the House counsel in a motion filed to the Supreme Court, asking them to move on the case no later than January 14th. The House intends to submit a full brief on the 30th.