Lynchburg Reporter

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) has called for a congressional review of the Naming Commission and is demanding accountability and transparency from their recent efforts. The Commission, which aimed to remove historic memorials and rewrite the nation's history, has come under scrutiny for its actions, including the removal of Arlington National Cemetery's "Reconciliation Monument."

In a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Good expressed concern over the removal of the Reconciliation Monument and other decisions made by the Naming Commission. He has requested all documents, meeting records, and communications related to the Commission's operations and deliberations to ensure transparency for the American people.

"Historical sites are meant to preserve moments that are critical to the growth and healing of our nation and should not be subject to the destructive ruse of political wokeness," Good stated. "I am calling for a full accounting of the actions taken by the Naming Commission so the American people can see for themselves how the Biden Administration used their tax dollars, and if they did so to arbitrarily erase our history."

Good has also sent a letter to Chairman James Comer, urging the Oversight Committee to conduct hearings on the Naming Commission's decisions. He emphasized the need for proper accountability and oversight regarding the rationale behind the Commission's deliberations.

"It is important that we have a thorough review to determine the true nature of the efforts to remove historic statues and memorials," Good said. "The American people deserve to know how their tax dollars were used and if our history was arbitrarily erased."

Several other representatives have cosigned Good's letters, including Reps. Clyde, Duncan, Norman, Ogles, Burlison, and Brecheen. Good's call for a congressional review highlights the concerns shared by multiple members of Congress regarding the actions of the Naming Commission.

The Naming Commission's mission to remove historic memorials and rewrite the nation's history has sparked controversy and debate. As Good and other representatives push for transparency and accountability, the American people eagerly await the results of the congressional review to shed light on the actions taken by the Commission and their implications for the preservation of our nation's history.