House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan says the committee is weighing whether to pursue a criminal referral involving Jack Smith, the special counsel. Jordan’s statement centers on allegations that Smith misled Congress about the process by which text messages involving 44 lawmakers were obtained and reviewed. According to Jordan, the committee is examining what Smith told lawmakers or staff regarding whether and how the text messages were acquired, and whether Smith’s account was accurate. The reporting ties the potential referral to the committee’s broader efforts to scrutinize the special counsel’s communications and actions related to those lawmakers. The sources do not provide details on any completed findings or a final decision by the full House, and they describe the matter as an active review. The reports also do not include specific evidence or dates establishing what would meet a criminal threshold; they primarily outline the committee’s current focus and the allegation that Smith allegedly lied to Congress. The situation remains under review as the committee evaluates the allegations and determines whether further action is warranted.