This morning, 11 members of the Illinois House Republican Caucus filed a petition to initiate a Special Investigating Committee concerning State Representative Carol Ammons.
The petition, submitted pursuant to House Rule 91, seeks to establish a Special Investigating Committee to review allegations of misconduct involving Rep. Ammons. Ammons was indicted earlier this week on multiple counts of wire fraud and one count of making a false statement to the FBI.
The people of Illinois deserve elected officials who respect the public trust, follow the law, and are held accountable when serious allegations arise. When a sitting member of the General Assembly faces federal criminal charges, the institution has a responsibility to ensure a transparent and thorough review.
This Special Investigative Committee process is about accountability and ensuring the Illinois House fully examines the allegations involving an elected official and determine whether further action is warranted. The allegations against Rep. Ammons are serious and require a full and impartial review by the legislative body in which she serves.
The petition was signed by the following House Republican members:
Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer
Rep. Amy Elik
Rep. Jason Bunting
Rep. Regan Deering
Rep. Bradley Fritts
Rep. Brad Halbrook
Rep. Nicole La Ha
Rep. Chris Miller
Rep. Kyle Moore
Rep. Tom Weber
Rep. Blaine Wilhour
The people of Illinois should never have to question whether those entrusted with public office are putting their own interests ahead of the taxpayers they serve. The Special Investigating Committee process represents an important step toward accountability and ensuring the Illinois House takes these allegations seriously.
House Republicans will continue advocating for transparency, accountability, and reforms that ensure elected officials are held responsible for their actions and that Illinois taxpayers can trust their government.
Today’s petition filing now initiates the formation of a committee with three members appointed by both Speaker Welch and Leader McCombie.