Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
Latest action · Jun 30, 2021 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 28, 2021
- Agreed to in HouseJun 30, 2021
Summary
This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
The select committee 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 a report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to prevent future acts of violence, domestic terrorism, and domestic violent extremism, and to improve the security of the U.S. Capitol Complex and other American democratic institutions.
The select committee consists of 13 Members of the House appointed by the Speaker; 5 must be appointed after consultation with the minority leader. The resolution gives the select committee specified powers, including the authority to hold hearings, receive evidence, and issue subpoenas. It also requires other House committees to share relevant records with the select committee within 14 days of the resolution's adoption or receipt of such records.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 197 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed222–190 | Jun 30, 2021 |
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 30, 2021Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 504. (consideration: CR H3322-3335)
- Jun 30, 2021DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 503.
- Jun 30, 2021Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 30, 2021On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H3323-3324)
- Jun 30, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 197).(text: CR H3323-3324)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 504 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2662) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Ta | Procedurally related | Jun 29, 2021 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Congress.
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Civil disturbances
- Congress
- Congressional committees
- Congressional operations and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Crime prevention
- Crimes against property
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- District of Columbia
- Evidence and witnesses
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- House of Representatives
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- Intergovernmental relations
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Military command and structure
- National Guard and reserves
- Political movements and philosophies
- Protest and dissent
- State and local government operations
- Subversive activities
- Technology assessment
- Terrorism
- U.S. Capitol
- Violent crime
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 30, 2021Engrossed in House
- Jun 28, 2021Introduced in House
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