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

Introduced: May 14, 2021 Introduced by: Thompson, Bennie G. Democratic · Mississippi See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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)
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 20, 2021
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.
May 19, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2592-2593)
May 19, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3233.
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)
May 19, 2021
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
May 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 14, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 28, 2021 Senate · vote #218 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3233 Rejected 54–35 See who voted →
May 19, 2021 House · vote #154 On Passage Passed 252–175 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 2,095 Collins, Susan M. — Pending —
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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.

What's happening now 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)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 409 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 A…
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3233: National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3233/
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