WASHINGTON – On December 2, 2024, the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic unveiled its long-awaited final report, marking the culmination of a two-year investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic. The 520-page document, titled “After Action Review of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lessons Learned and a Path Forward,” is set to become a crucial resource for policymakers and health officials. Representative Brad Wenstrup, a Republican from Ohio who chairs the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, issued the report. In a cover letter, he laid out the report’s findings, adding that the subcommittee had “bipartisan consensus across multiple topics.”
The report, which draws from over a million pages of documents and numerous hearings, offers a critical examination of the nation’s pandemic response. It addresses various aspects, including the virus’s origins, the effectiveness of mitigation strategies, and the economic impact of government interventions.
Origins of the Virus: Lab Leak Theory
One of the most contentious findings suggests that SARS-CoV-2 likely emerged from a laboratory in Wuhan, China. The subcommittee cited biological characteristics of the virus and reports of illnesses among Wuhan Institute of Virology researchers in late 2019 as supporting evidence. The investigation also scrutinized pandemic relief programs, uncovering significant fraud. The Paycheck Protection Program alone saw at least $64 billion lost to fraudulent claims. The report criticizes the lack of oversight in these programs, which left them vulnerable to exploitation.
Public health measures came under fire, with the subcommittee questioning the scientific basis for social distancing and mask mandates2. The report argues that prolonged lockdowns caused more harm than good, particularly affecting the economy and mental health of Americans. Education emerged as a major concern, with the report highlighting unprecedented learning losses due to school closures. Mental health issues among youth also spiked, with suicide attempts by girls aged 12-17 rising by 51 percent.
Was COVID-19 a Bio-Weapon?
“Why on earth would anyone intentionally unleash a deadly virus on the world and then work to spread it? To cull the human herd,” said Sen. Rand Paul. “A virus would be a lot less trouble than a war to get rid of people. If the virus was engineered to target the weak and vulnerable, so much the better.”
Fauci DEMONIZED Those Who The Deep State
The report also accuses the Department of Health and Human Services of obstructing the investigation, alleging a “multi-year campaign of delay, confusion, and non-responsiveness.” As the Select Subcommittee prepares to hold a markup of the final report on December 4, 2024, Chairman Brad Wenstrup emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in regaining public trust. The report’s recommendations include calls for states to maintain their own emergency medical supply stockpiles and increase domestic manufacturing of medications.
“It is beyond doubt that Fauci and his minions did their best to run a misinformation campaign and suppress criticism about their handling of the pandemic,” stated Sen. Paul.
As the Select Subcommittee prepares to hold a markup of the final report on December 4, 2024, Chairman Brad Wenstrup emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in regaining public trust. The report’s recommendations include calls for states to maintain their own emergency medical supply stockpiles and increased domestic manufacturing of medications.
