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H.R. 3233 (117th)

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

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

14 May 2021

Last action

28 May 2021 · Vote

Status

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)

Sponsors

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

Subjects

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9 July 2026

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 14 May 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 May 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 May 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 May 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 May 2021

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  6. 19 May 2021

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 19 May 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 May 2021

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 May 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154).(text: CR H2574-2576)

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 May 2021

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 May 2021

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 May 2021

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  13. 20 May 2021

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 25 May 2021

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3416-3417)

    Source: Floor

  15. 28 May 2021

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

Votes

28 May 2021 · Cloture Motion Rejected · On the Cloture Motion H.R. 3233 · Cloture Motion Rejected · Official source

Yes 54 · No 35 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 11

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

19 May 2021 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 252 · No 175 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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