HRES-567 : Still Just a Bill

Establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi to conduct a full and complete investigation and study and issue a final report of its findings to the House regarding:

  • all policies, decisions, and activities that contributed to the attacks on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012, as well as those that affected the ability of the United States to prepare for them;
  • all policies, decisions, and activities to respond to and repel such attacks, including efforts to rescue U.S. personnel;
  • internal and public executive branch communications about these attacks;
  • accountability for policies and decisions related to the security of facilities in Benghazi, Libya, and the response to the attacks, including individuals and entities responsible for those policies and decisions;
  • executive branch authorities' efforts to identify and bring to justice the perpetrators of such attacks;
  • executive branch activities and efforts to comply with congressional inquiries into them;
  • recommendations for improving executive branch cooperation and compliance with congressional oversight and investigations;
  • information related to lessons learned from the attacks and executive branch activities and efforts to protect U.S. facilities and personnel abroad; and
  • any other relevant issues relating to such attacks, the response to them, or the investigation by the House into the attacks.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-05-08FloorMr. Sessions asked unanimous consent to modify H. Res. 567 in the form he had placed at the desk. Without objection, the modification was agreed to. (consideration: CR H3985)House floor actions
2014-05-08FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2014-05-08VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 186 (Roll no. 209). (text: CR H3971-3972)House floor actions
2014-05-08FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3985)House floor actions
2014-05-08FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 567, the Chair put the question on the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2014-05-08FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3979)House floor actions
2014-05-08FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 567.House floor actions
2014-05-08FloorRule provides for consideration of H. Res. 567 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.House floor actions
2014-05-08FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 575. (consideration: CR H3971-3979)House floor actions
2014-05-08FloorRule H. Res. 575 passed House.House floor actions
2014-05-07FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 575 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 567 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.House floor actions
2014-05-07CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 105.House floor actions
2014-05-07CommitteeReported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 113-442.House floor actions
2014-05-06IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Rules.House floor actions
2014-05-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
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Policy Area :

Congress
See Subjects
  • Congressional committees
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Libya
  • Middle East
  • Protection of officials
  • Terrorism

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