Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), sent a letter today to Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting that she provide a classified briefing for Members concerning ongoing security threats at the Capitol.
“Our national Capitol, the city and the building, now more closely resemble a foreign war zone rather than the seat of democracy,” Burgess wrote. “Due to the significant security failures, Members of Congress deserve to know what Congressional,Capitol Police, and other federal agencyleadership knew leading up to January 6th.
“I am pleased that Lieutenant GeneralRussel Honorébegan a review of the Capitol security posture immediately following January 6th… I would welcome the opportunity to hear his assessment of the Capitol security posture and the need for ongoing fencing and National Guard deploymentto the Capitol region.If Members of Congress have access to the same information as Congressional and Capitol Police leadership, we may make different decisions. Rather than keep us divided and in the dark, weshould be offered the opportunity to unify behind the protection of this great institution.
“Allow Members of Congress the ability toreceivethe same information available to you so that we can make more informed decisions for ourselves, our staff, and our constituents.”
