January 27, 2021

Honorable John E. Whitley

Acting Secretary of the Army
1500 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310-1500

Dear Acting Secretary Whitley,

We would like to request a briefing on the threat assessments and all relevant intelligence
regarding the U.S. Capitol Complex. Recent reporting indicates, as a result of a request from the
U.S. Capitol Police, that the National Guard will maintain a presence of at least 5,000 troops
through mid-March. Our intention is for the briefing to cover the ongoing threats to the Capitol,
justification of the decision for a significant troop presence through mid- March, and plans for
troop utilization during the time period.
As you know better than anyone, our National Guard men and women are deployed on short
notice and pulled away from their families and jobs. Further, the Guard has endured
unprecedented stress on the force in the past year given COVID-19, social unrest, natural
disasters, and ongoing overseas requirements. The National Guard should be used as an option of
absolute last resort. We are seeking clarification and justification on behalf of the National Guard
men and women that have kept us safe over the past month and year.
We are seeking this threat assessment briefing as soon as reasonably possible and greatly
appreciate your time and attention.

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Michael Waltz William R. Timmons IV
Member of Congress Member of Congress

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Elise Stefanik Chris Stewart
Member of Congress Member of Congress
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Anthony Gonzalez Lance Gooden
Member of Congress Member of Congress

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Chip Roy Kelly Armstrong
Member of Congress Member of Congress

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Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. Dusty Johnson
Member of Congress Member of Congress

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Russ Fulcher
Member of Congress

CC:
General Daniel R. Hokanson
Chief of the National Guard Bureau