SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Eleven members of the Illinois House Republican Caucus filed a petition Friday morning seeking to create a Special Investigating Committee focused on State Rep. Carol Ammons.
The petition was filed under House Rule 91 and asks the Illinois House to review allegations of misconduct involving Ammons.
Ammons was indicted earlier this week on multiple counts of wire fraud and one count of making a false statement to the FBI.
Republicans said the committee process is meant to ensure accountability and allow the House to fully examine the allegations before determining whether further action is warranted.
“When a sitting member of the General Assembly faces federal criminal charges, the institution has a responsibility to ensure a transparent and thorough review,” the release stated.
Reps. C.D. Davidsmeyer, Amy Elik, Jason Bunting, Regan Deering, Bradley Fritts, Brad Halbrook, Nicole La Ha, Chris Miller, Kyle Moore, Tom Weber and Blaine Wilhour signed the petition
The filing will begin the process of forming a committee with three members appointed by House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and three members appointed by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie.
House Republicans said they will continue pushing for transparency, accountability and reforms to ensure elected officials are held responsible for their actions.
Welch released the following statement on Friday:
"My office is in receipt of a petition to create a special investigating committee to review allegations against Representative Ammons, and we will proceed according to the House rules. I am appointing Leader Curtis J. Tarver II to chair the special investigating committee, along with Leader Jay Hoffman and Representative Lilian Jimenez. These members are experienced attorneys who will lead a fair and independent process.
I've been very clear: The allegations against Representative Ammons are extremely serious, and every person is entitled to due process. At my direction, we took immediate action to uphold the integrity of the House, and the special investigating committee is another process to ensure the House responds appropriately and within our purview—while ensuring nothing we do interferes with the ongoing federal case."
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