Rep. Matt Gaetz introduces ‘PENCIL’ resolution barring Adam Schiff from accessing classified information

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL, introduced the “Preventing Extreme Negligence with Classified Information Licenses,” or PENCIL Resolution,” on Thursday that would bar Rep. Adam Schiff, D-CA, from accessing any classified information. PENCIL stands for 

“The resolution expresses the sense of the U.S. House of Representatives that Congressman Adam Schiff should not have access to classified information, should be investigated by the House Ethics Committee, and should have his comments made during any proceeding of Congress regarding Russian Collusion and the Trump campaign be officially struck from the record,” Gaetz’s office said in a statement. 

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Schiff’s position on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence allowed him access to classified materials including those relating to former President Donald Trump’s first impeachment and the Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.

Rep.-elect Matt Gaetz (R-FL) talks to fellow members-elect during the second day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 04, 2023 in Washington, DC. 
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“Congressman Adam Schiff led the effort for years to weaponize lies from the Clinton campaign and a corrupt Department of Justice to smear President Trump while destroying any trust the country had left in America’s intelligence agencies,” said Gaetz. “He can no longer be trusted by his colleagues in Congress or the American people.”

Schiff has recently announced his candidacy to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstain, D-CA, in the Senate. 

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“We’re in the fight of our lives for the future of our country. Our democracy is under assault from MAGA extremists, who care only about gaining power and keeping it,” Schiff said in a statement launching his campaign.

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