January 6 committee requests testimony from a Republican lawmaker who led a tour of the Capitol complex the day before the attack

The House select committee has summoned Barry Loudermilk to testify about a tour he gave the day before the attack.

The day before the attack, more than 30 of her colleagues sent a letter to Capitol Police asking for an investigation into suspicious behavior and access given to visitors. The visitors and the rioters looked similar, she said.

The visitors encountered by some of the Members of Congress on this letter appeared to be associated with the rally at the White House the following day, Sherill wrote.

During a Facebook Live event the day before, Sherill described the tours as being for the purpose of renaissance.

Republicans on the Committee on House Administration denied that there had been tours of the Capitol in the days before the attack.

There were no tours, no large groups, no one with a hat on, and no one with a letter.

Loudermilk led an ethics complaint against the Democrats who signed onto Sherill's letter, calling the allegations morally reprehensible and a stain on this institution.

The committee wants Loudermilk to testify next week, after finding new evidence that he led such a tour.

If it would be preferable to hold the meeting in your home district, we would be happy to explore travel arrangements to facilitate that option. Liz Cheney wrote a letter to Loudermilk.

—January 6th Committee (@January6thCmte) May 19, 2022

Loudermilk's office did not respond to Insider's request for comment.

The committee issued subpoenas to five other Republican members of Congress, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Should Loudermilk refuse to testify, the committee could issue a subpoena.