The House Oversight Committee has released its final report on COVID-19, confirming many of the theories and claims labeled as “conspiracy” or “misinformation” during the pandemic. The report focuses on the origins of the coronavirus and the federal government’s funding of gain-of-function research. It concludes that COVID-19 most likely originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, China.
The committee highlights five key arguments supporting the “lab leak” theory. First, the virus displays a biological characteristic not typically found in nature. Second, data reveals that all COVID-19 cases trace back to a single introduction into humans, unlike previous pandemics, which involved multiple spillover events. Third, Wuhan houses China’s leading SARS research facility, which has a history of conducting gain-of-function experiments under inadequate biosafety conditions. Fourth, researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology reportedly became ill with a COVID-like virus in the fall of 2019, months before the outbreak was linked to a wet market. Finally, the lack of scientific evidence for a natural origin, even after years of research, strengthens the lab leak hypothesis.
The House Oversight Committee has also determined that Dr. Anthony Fauci played a key role in suppressing the truth about the origins of COVID-19. According to the report, Dr. Fauci orchestrated the creation of the publication “The Proximal Origin of SARS-CoV-2,” which was widely cited by public health officials and media outlets to discredit the lab leak theory. This publication was allegedly crafted to promote the narrative that COVID-19 originated naturally rather than in a laboratory.
The report further concludes that a lab-related incident involving gain-of-function research is the most likely origin of COVID-19. It highlights that current government mechanisms for overseeing gain-of-function research are inadequate, overly complex, and lack global enforcement. This oversight failure has underscored the need for more stringent and transparent regulations to mitigate risks posed by such experiments.
Additionally, the committee scrutinized the role of EcoHealth Alliance, Inc., led by Dr. Peter Daszak. EcoHealth allegedly used U.S. taxpayer funds to support dangerous gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Following the release of evidence by the Select Subcommittee showing that EcoHealth violated the terms of its National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiated debarment proceedings and suspended all funding to the organization. Furthermore, new evidence has revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating EcoHealth’s activities during the pandemic, adding another layer of scrutiny to its operations.
The House Oversight Committee’s report delivers a damning indictment of the measures taken to combat COVID-19, asserting that many were not based on science and caused significant harm. Policies such as social distancing, mask mandates, and lockdowns are unequivocally criticized for their ineffectiveness and their role in prolonging the crisis.
Social Distancing
The “6 feet apart” social distancing rule, which led to widespread school closures and the collapse of countless small businesses, was entirely arbitrary and unsupported by scientific evidence. Dr. Anthony Fauci admitted under oath that the recommendation “sort of just appeared,” exposing the lack of any substantive justification for this policy.
Mask Mandates
Mask mandates were imposed without conclusive scientific proof that they effectively protected against COVID-19. Public health officials frequently contradicted themselves on the efficacy of masks, fueling widespread public distrust and highlighting the absence of a consistent, science-based approach.
Lockdowns
Lockdowns inflicted devastating harm on the American economy and severely impacted the mental and physical health of the population, especially younger Americans. Instead of prioritizing the protection of vulnerable groups, federal and state governments imposed draconian measures that forced millions to sacrifice essential aspects of their livelihoods, education, and healthcare. These lockdowns caused immeasurable damage with no clear evidence of benefit.
New York’s Pandemic Failures
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s disastrous March 25 order, which mandated that nursing homes accept COVID-19-positive patients, is described as a case of blatant medical malpractice. This reckless policy led to catastrophic outcomes in nursing homes. Evidence further reveals that Cuomo and his administration deliberately worked to conceal the deadly consequences of their decisions to avoid accountability.
The Select Subcommittee has accused Cuomo of knowingly making false statements to conceal the extent of the tragedy in New York’s nursing homes. In light of this, the committee has referred Cuomo to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution.
These findings categorically expose the failures and harm caused by pandemic policies, holding key officials accountable for their actions and the suffering they inflicted on the American people.
