National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
Latest action · 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)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 14, 2021
- Passed HouseMay 19, 2021
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 2
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate 218 | On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3233 | Cloture Motion Rejected54–35 | May 28, 2021 |
| House 154 | On Passage | Passed252–175 | May 19, 2021 |
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 14, 2021.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NY | John Katko | Original | May 14, 2021 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Homeland Security Committee | Referred May 14, 2021 |
| Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee | Referred May 15, 2021 |
Actions 17
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 28, 2021Cloture 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, 2021Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3416-3417)
- May 25, 2021Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3417)
- May 20, 2021Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.
- May 19, 2021Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)
- May 19, 2021Rule 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, 2021DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3233.
- May 19, 2021The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- May 19, 2021POSTPONED 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, 2021Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2592-2593)
- May 19, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)
- May 19, 2021Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 19, 2021Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- May 18, 2021Rules 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, 2021Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
- May 14, 2021Introduced in House
- May 14, 2021Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
In the Congressional Record 14
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S4956 | Richard J. Durbin D-IL | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S4761 | Richard J. Durbin D-IL | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S4506 | Richard J. Durbin D-IL | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S4024 | Charles E. Schumer D-NY | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S3945 | Richard J. Durbin D-IL | Jun 7, 2021 |
Research
What has been written about this bill: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.
Constitutional authority
The sponsor’s statement, as printed in the Congressional Record, vol. 167, no. 84, May 14, 2021, page H2357.
CRS reports 1
Congressional Research Service work that CRS links to this bill or the law it became, newest first.
About this bill 1
Products that name it in their title: its number, its law number or one of its short titles.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN11670 | H.R. 3233, the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act Archived | Insight | May 26, 2021 |
Amendments 1
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 2095 | No description on file | Susan M. Collins R-ME | Senate amendment submitted |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
Titles 4
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes.
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
- National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
- Short Title(s) as Passed House
- National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
- Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
- National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Congress.
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Advisory bodies
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Civil disturbances
- Congress
- 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
- Protest and dissent
- State and local government operations
- Subversive activities
- Terrorism
- U.S. Capitol
- Violent crime
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 20, 2021Placed on Calendar Senate
- May 19, 2021Engrossed in House
- May 14, 2021Introduced in House
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