To establish the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 4777

Introduced

May 20, 2002

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Administrative procedure Admission of nonimmigrants Armed Forces and National Security Congress Congressional reporting requirements Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Criminal investigation Diplomacy EBB Terrorism Executive orders Federal advisory bodies Foreign Trade and International Finance Government Operations and Politics Governmental investigations Immigration International Affairs Law Legislation September 11, 2001 Terrorism Transportation and Public Works Visas

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Summary

Establishes a National Commission on Terrorist Acts Upon the United States. Directs the Commission to: (1) investigate facts and circumstances relating to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; and (2) evaluate lessons learned regarding the abilities of the Federal Government, and, if appropriate, of State and local governments and nongovernmental entities to detect, prevent, and respond to such attacks.

Actions

Jul 18, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 20, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, International Relations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 20, 2002

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