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H.R. 3233

National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act

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National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex.

The commission must (1) conduct an investigation of the relevant facts and circumstances relating to the attack on the Capitol; (2) identify, review, and evaluate the causes of and the lessons learned from this attack; and (3) submit specified reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to improve the detection, prevention, preparedness for, and response to targeted violence and domestic terrorism and improve the security posture of the U.S. Capitol Complex.

The bill gives the commission specified powers, including the authority to hold hearings, receive evidence, and issue subpoenas. The bill also provides for the composition of the commission and the appointment of staff, and it requires the commission to hold public hearings and meetings to the extent that it is appropriate. The commission must also release public versions of its reports.

What just happenedMay 28, 2021

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 35. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S3927)

Who’s behind it

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2](D-MS)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. May 28, 2021Floor

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 35. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S3927)

  2. May 25, 2021Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3417)

  3. May 25, 2021Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3416-3417)

  4. May 20, 2021Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.

  5. May 19, 2021Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  6. May 19, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. May 19, 2021FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)

  8. May 19, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154).(text: CR H2574-2576)

  9. May 19, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2592-2593)

  10. May 19, 2021FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3233, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Katko demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  11. May 19, 2021FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  12. May 19, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3233.

  13. May 19, 2021FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3233 and H.R. 3237. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3233 and H.R. 3237 under a closed rule. The resolution provides that the previous question shall be ordered on both bills without intervening motion except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.

  14. May 19, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)

  15. May 18, 2021FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 409 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3233 and H.R. 3237. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3233 and H.R. 3237 under a closed rule. The resolution provides that the previous question shall be ordered on both bills without intervening motion except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.

  16. May 15, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.

    Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee
  17. May 14, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. May 14, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. May 14, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 19, 202153

National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex.

The commission must (1) conduct an investigation of the relevant facts and circumstances relating to the attack on the Capitol; (2) identify, review, and evaluate the causes of and the lessons learned from this attack; and (3) submit specified reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to improve the detection, prevention, preparedness for, and response to targeted violence and domestic terrorism and improve the security posture of the U.S. Capitol Complex.

The bill gives the commission specified powers, including the authority to hold hearings, receive evidence, and issue subpoenas. The bill also provides for the composition of the commission and the appointment of staff, and it requires the commission to hold public hearings and meetings to the extent that it is appropriate. The commission must also release public versions of its reports.

Introduced in HouseMay 14, 2021

National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex.

The commission must (1) conduct an investigation of the relevant facts and circumstances relating to the attack on the Capitol; (2) identify, review, and evaluate the causes of and the lessons learned from this attack; and (3) submit specified reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to improve the detection, prevention, preparedness for, and response to targeted violence and domestic terrorism and improve the security posture of the U.S. Capitol Complex.

The bill gives the commission specified powers, including the authority to hold hearings, receive evidence, and issue subpoenas. The bill also provides for the composition of the commission and the appointment of staff, and it requires the commission to hold public hearings and meetings to the extent that it is appropriate. The commission must also release public versions of its reports.

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