The first subpoena I issued as the new chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations was to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for records relating to COVID-19 vaccine safety data and communications about the COVID-19 pandemic, including Dr. Anthony Fauci’s emails.

These records and data were previously withheld by the Biden administration. This is a culmination of a multi-year fight to overcome the obstruction of the Biden administration to get unredacted records and data about the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. For years, Biden officials at HHS and its subcomponent agencies withheld crucial health information the public. Many of my 70 oversight letters were either completely ignored or inadequately addressed.

It is well past time to bring accountability and transparency back to our U.S. health agencies.

I made this announcement during Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. Watch my call for this nomination to unify and heal our nation.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joining forces with President Trump to address chronic illness was the answer to my – and millions of other Americans' – prayers. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to confirm his nomination and give him the opportunity to Make America Healthy Again.

.@RobertFKennedy’s nomination for HHS Secretary is a perfect example of how you solve a problem and unify and heal a nation.

Set aside political differences, find the areas of agreement, and get to work. pic.twitter.com/hHtRdcBRkm

— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) January 30, 2025