Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) has escalated his efforts to uncover withheld data on COVID-19 vaccine adverse effects, targeting federal health agencies for their lack of transparency. As the incoming chair of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Johnson has vowed to issue subpoenas if the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) do not comply with his demands for unredacted records.
In a letter sent Tuesday, Johnson criticized the Biden administration for what he called a pattern of stonewalling Congressional oversight. He accused health agencies of suppressing critical information, including safety data related to myocarditis risks in vaccinated individuals, and warned that this obstruction undermines public trust.
The senator specifically highlighted a 2021 draft Health Alert Network (HAN) message that the CDC failed to release. According to Johnson, the message was designed to inform clinicians and the public about myocarditis risks but was withheld following internal deliberations. Johnson’s letter called for unredacted versions of this draft and other related communications to be turned over immediately.
“For the last several years, I have sent over 60 public letters to federal agencies on COVID-19 regarding the virus’ origins, early treatment, and the development and safety of the vaccines,” Johnson stated. He added that the agencies’ lack of cooperation will no longer be tolerated.
Johnson has set a December 3 deadline for compliance, promising immediate subpoenas if agencies fail to act. He emphasized that as chair of the investigative subcommittee, he will ensure no federal health agency operates without proper scrutiny.
This marks Johnson’s latest move in a years-long campaign to hold health officials accountable for decisions made during the pandemic. His leadership role signals an intensification of oversight efforts in the upcoming Congress.
