H.Res. 503 · 117th Congress · House

Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

In Congress· Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced
Jun 28, 21
Passed House
Jun 30, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

The select committee 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 a report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to prevent future acts of violence, domestic terrorism, and domestic violent extremism, and to improve the security of the U.S. Capitol Complex and other American democratic institutions.

The select committee consists of 13 Members of the House appointed by the Speaker; 5 must be appointed after consultation with the minority leader. The resolution gives the select committee specified powers, including the authority to hold hearings, receive evidence, and issue subpoenas. It also requires other House committees to share relevant records with the select committee within 14 days of the resolution's adoption or receipt of such records.

Previous Versions

00Jun 28, 2021

This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

The select committee 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 a report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to prevent future acts of violence, domestic terrorism, and domestic violent extremism, and to improve the security of the U.S. Capitol Complex and other American democratic institutions.

The select committee consists of 13 Members of the House appointed by the Speaker; 5 must be appointed after consultation with the minority leader. The resolution gives the select committee specified powers, including the authority to hold hearings, receive evidence, and issue subpoenas. It also requires other House committees to share relevant records with the select committee within 14 days of the resolution's adoption or receipt of such records.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 30, 2021Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H

    Res. 504. (consideration: CR H3322-3335)

    3322Yea
    3335Nay
    0NV
  2. JUN 30, 2021Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R

    2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.

  3. JUN 30, 2021Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 503.

  4. JUN 30, 2021Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  5. JUN 30, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #197

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 197).(text: CR H3323-3324)

    222Yea
    190Nay
    0NV
  6. JUN 30, 2021Floor

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #197

    222 - 190 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H3323-3324)

    222Yea
    190Nay
    0NV
  7. JUN 30, 2021Floor

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

  8. JUN 29, 2021Floor

    Rule H

    Res. 504 passed House.

  9. JUN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  10. JUN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  11. JUN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

  12. JUN 28, 2021Floor

    Rules Committee Resolution H

    Res. 504 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.

Committees

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Rules Committee

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Referred: Jun 28, 2021

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