H.R. 3233 · 117th Congress · House

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

In Congress· 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)
Introduced
May 14, 21
Passed House
May 19, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

00May 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.

Action Timeline

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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)

    54Yea
    35Nay
    0NV
  2. MAY 25, 2021Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate

    (consideration: CR S3416-3417)

    3416Yea
    3417Nay
    0NV
  3. MAY 25, 2021Floor

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

  4. MAY 20, 2021Calendars

    Read the second time

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.

  5. MAY 19, 2021Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H

    Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)

    2574Yea
    2591Nay
    0NV
  6. MAY 19, 2021Floor

    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.

  7. MAY 19, 2021Floor

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

  8. MAY 19, 2021Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  9. MAY 19, 2021Floor

    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.

  10. MAY 19, 2021Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H2592-2593)

    2592Yea
    2593Nay
    0NV
  11. MAY 19, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #154

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

    252Yea
    175Nay
    0NV
  12. MAY 19, 2021Floor

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #154

    252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)

    252Yea
    175Nay
    0NV
  13. MAY 19, 2021Floor

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

  14. MAY 19, 2021Calendars

    Received in the Senate

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

  15. MAY 18, 2021Floor

    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.

  17. MAY 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  18. MAY 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  19. MAY 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Committees

2

Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee

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Referred: May 15, 2021

Active

Homeland Security Committee

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Referred: May 14, 2021

Active