The Democrat-led House committee's investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has faced criticism for failing to adequately archive records, according to a Republican lawmaker leading a probe into the committee's work.

Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who heads the GOP's investigation into the House Jan. 6 Select Committee, raised concerns about the proper preservation of records, including documents, deposition videos, and correspondence with the Biden administration. Loudermilk revealed that the previous committee did not adhere to legal requirements and House rules for archiving and turning over data and documents related to the investigation before the end of the previous congressional term in December.

Loudermilk emphasized that it's the responsibility of all committee chairs to archive "noncurrent records" at the close of a Congress. He pointed out that the Democrat-led panel had more stringent obligations to provide all records to any designated committee, including the one he leads.

Highlighting missing documents and video recordings of depositions, Loudermilk questioned the transparency of the previous committee's investigation. "We are going to follow the facts and leave no stone unturned," he stated, expressing his commitment to uncovering the truth about the events surrounding January 6.

The investigation's handling of records has raised concerns about the completeness and transparency of the inquiry into the Capitol attack.