HR-3233 : Still Just a Bill

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

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-05-28VoteCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 35. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S3927)Senate
2021-05-25FloorCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3417)Senate
2021-05-25FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3416-3417)Senate
2021-05-20CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.Senate
2021-05-19CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2021-05-19FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-05-19VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)House floor actions
2021-05-19FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2592-2593)House floor actions
2021-05-19FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2021-05-19FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2021-05-19FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3233.House floor actions
2021-05-19FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2021-05-19FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)House floor actions
2021-05-18FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2021-05-15CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.House committee actions
2021-05-14IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2021-05-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Congress
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  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advisory bodies
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime prevention
  • Crimes against property
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Military command and structure
  • National Guard and reserves
  • Protest and dissent
  • State and local government operations
  • Subversive activities
  • Terrorism
  • U.S. Capitol
  • Violent crime
  • Civil disturbances
  • District of Columbia

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