Taxpayer Costs of Congressional Inquiries

Representative Jerrold Nadler, the House Judiciary Committee’s senior Democrat, cited $20 million in taxpayer spending on the Republican-controlled committee’s investigative work, including the Biden impeachment inquiry.

Published Figure and Source

Nadler stated the figure during the June 4, 2024 Judiciary hearing with Attorney General Merrick Garland. Spectrum News reported his June 12 House-floor statement, which described spending over the preceding 18 months. The amount covers the committee’s broader investigative program, including the Biden impeachment inquiry.

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Sources and Records

1. Official House Judiciary hearing transcript, June 4, 2024 — Nadler opening statement — Nadler opening statement: $20 million; Biden impeachment and other Judiciary investigations
2. Spectrum News, June 12, 2024 — House Republicans vote to hold Garland in contempt — Nadler floor statement: preceding 18 months and $20 million

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