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FBI Closes Investigation into GOP Lawmakers' Capitol Tours

4/22/2026

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opened Rampart Twelve on January 22, 2021 to examine Capitol tours by several GOP lawmakers, including Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) and Rep. Paul Gosar (R).
The allegations stemmed from former Rep. Mikie Sherrill's claims of reconnaissance tours.
Federal prosecutors initially doubted the allegations during Rampart Twelve.
The Rampart Twelve investigation closed in January 2022 after nearly a year.

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Story summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opened Rampart Twelve on January 22, 2021 to examine Capitol tours by several GOP lawmakers, including Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) and Rep. Paul Gosar (R).
The allegations stemmed from former Rep. Mikie Sherrill's claims of reconnaissance tours.
Federal prosecutors initially doubted the allegations during Rampart Twelve.
The Rampart Twelve investigation closed in January 2022 after nearly a year.