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

USA117th CongressHRES-503| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2021
Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi

Democratic Representative

California

Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Jun 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jun 28, 2021
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.
Jun 29, 2021
Rule H. Res. 504 passed House.
Jun 30, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 504. (consideration: CR H3322-3335)
Jun 30, 2021
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.
Jun 30, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 503.
Jun 30, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 30, 2021
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H3323-3324)
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Jun 30, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • June 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.


  • June 28, 2021
    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.


  • June 29, 2021
    Rule H. Res. 504 passed House.


  • June 30, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 504. (consideration: CR H3322-3335)


  • June 30, 2021
    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.


  • June 30, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 503.


  • June 30, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • June 30, 2021
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H3323-3324)
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  • June 30, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  • HRES 117-504: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2662) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 503) Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for other purposes.
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Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

USA117th CongressHRES-503| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2021
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.

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Timeline
Jun 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jun 28, 2021
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.
Jun 29, 2021
Rule H. Res. 504 passed House.
Jun 30, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 504. (consideration: CR H3322-3335)
Jun 30, 2021
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.
Jun 30, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 503.
Jun 30, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 30, 2021
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H3323-3324)
View Vote
Jun 30, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • June 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.


  • June 28, 2021
    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.


  • June 29, 2021
    Rule H. Res. 504 passed House.


  • June 30, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 504. (consideration: CR H3322-3335)


  • June 30, 2021
    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.


  • June 30, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 503.


  • June 30, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • June 30, 2021
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H3323-3324)
    View Vote


  • June 30, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi

Democratic Representative

California

Rules Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-504: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2662) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 503) Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCivil disturbancesCongressional committeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDistrict of ColumbiaEvidence and witnessesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLegislative rules and procedureMilitary command and structureNational Guard and reservesPolitical movements and philosophiesProtest and dissentState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesTechnology assessmentTerrorismU.S. CapitolViolent crime