House Judiciary Chairman Urges Congress to Halt DOJ Funding
Rep. Jim Jordan Calls for New Management Strategy and Fiscal Restraints
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has sent a letter to Chairwoman Kay Granger of the House Appropriations Committee, calling on Congress to cease funding Department of Justice (DOJ) inquiries into elected officials, political candidates, and their families. In the 11-page letter obtained by the Washington Examiner, Jordan outlined a series of demands for appropriations legislation.
Among his demands, Jordan requested clauses be included in the legislation to prevent taxpayer money from supporting President Joe Biden’s southern border policy, the Global Engagement Center, or any other governmental or nongovernmental organizations involved in retaliation against whistleblowers. He also emphasized the need to address salary payments of FBI or Justice Department officials engaged in such practices.
Additionally, Jordan called for the withholding of funds for a new FBI headquarters until it is relocated to Huntsville, Alabama. He expressed concerns about the politicization of federal law enforcement emanating from FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C., citing issues of duplication of activity, reduced autonomy in local field offices, and improper political influence on investigations.
Transparency at the FBI and DOJ was a key focus for Jordan. He proposed linking funding to specific policy adjustments, such as mandating electronic recording and preservation of interviews conducted during criminal investigations, except for interviews with confidential sources or non-U.S. citizens outside the country.
Jordan’s demands extended beyond the DOJ and FBI. He urged that no taxpayer funds be allocated to legislation inhibiting the U.S. Marshall Service from defending Supreme Court justices. He also targeted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, criticizing their use of stabilizing braces, a point of contention historically debated by Republicans.
These measures put a spotlight on the Biden administration’s handling of threats against school boards and included various cuts to the Department of Homeland Security.
Rep. Jim Jordan’s letter highlights his concerns regarding the management and funding of DOJ inquiries. As Congress reviews the appropriations legislation, the impact of his demands on law enforcement policies and fiscal accountability remains to be seen.
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