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

USA117th CongressHR-3233| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2021
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
John Katko (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
May 14, 2021
Introduced in House
May 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
May 18, 2021
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.
May 19, 2021
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 19, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)
May 19, 2021
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.
May 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3233.
May 19, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 19, 2021
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.
May 19, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2592-2593)
May 19, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)
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May 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2021
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.
May 25, 2021
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3417)
May 25, 2021
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3416-3417)
May 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)
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  • May 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • May 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.


  • May 18, 2021
    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.


  • May 19, 2021
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • May 19, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)


  • May 19, 2021
    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.


  • May 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3233.


  • May 19, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 19, 2021
    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.


  • May 19, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2592-2593)


  • May 19, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)
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  • May 19, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2021
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.


  • May 25, 2021
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3417)


  • May 25, 2021
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3416-3417)


  • May 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)
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Related Bills

  • HRES 117-409: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes..
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesCivil disturbancesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMilitary command and structureNational Guard and reservesProtest and dissentState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesTerrorismU.S. CapitolViolent crime

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

USA117th CongressHR-3233| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2021
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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Timeline
May 14, 2021
Introduced in House
May 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
May 18, 2021
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.
May 19, 2021
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 19, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)
May 19, 2021
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.
May 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3233.
May 19, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 19, 2021
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.
May 19, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2592-2593)
May 19, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)
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May 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2021
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.
May 25, 2021
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3417)
May 25, 2021
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3416-3417)
May 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)
View Vote
  • May 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • May 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.


  • May 18, 2021
    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.


  • May 19, 2021
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • May 19, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)


  • May 19, 2021
    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.


  • May 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3233.


  • May 19, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 19, 2021
    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.


  • May 19, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2592-2593)


  • May 19, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)
    View Vote


  • May 19, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2021
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.


  • May 25, 2021
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3417)


  • May 25, 2021
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3416-3417)


  • May 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)
    View Vote
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
John Katko (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-409: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes..
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesCivil disturbancesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMilitary command and structureNational Guard and reservesProtest and dissentState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesTerrorismU.S. CapitolViolent crime