National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
- Last Action
- 5/28/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-28Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 35. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S3927)
- 2021-05-25Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3417)
- 2021-05-25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3416-3417)
- 2021-05-20Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.
- 2021-05-19Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- 2021-05-19Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2021-05-19On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)
- 2021-05-19Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154).(text: CR H2574-2576)
- 2021-05-19Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2592-2593)
- 2021-05-19POSTPONED 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.
- 2021-05-19The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2021-05-19DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3233.
- 2021-05-19Rule 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.
- 2021-05-19Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)
- 2021-05-18Rules 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.
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CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-19 (53)
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.
Cosponsors (1)
- John Katko (R-NY)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Advisory bodies
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Civil disturbances
- Congressional operations and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Crime prevention
- Crimes against property
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- District of Columbia
- 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
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