United States 117th Congress Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HR 3233 — National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act

Last action — 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)

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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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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The changes in the bill HR 3233 include adding the designation "Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)" and its calendar number, indicating it has moved to the Senate for consideration. Additionally, the term "[H.R. 3233 Engrossed in House (EH)]" has been removed, reflecting that the bill has advanced from the House stage. These updates indicate the bill's progression through the legislative process.

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3233 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
3233 Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
60 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
3233 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes.
3233 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19, 2021 Received;
read the first time May 20, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
CHERYL L.
117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
Calendar No.
60 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
_______________________________________________________________________ May 20, 2021 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
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Action History

  1. 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)

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

  3. Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3417)

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

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

  6. 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.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3233.

  8. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  9. POSTPONED 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.

  10. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2592-2593)

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

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

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

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

  15. 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.

  16. Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.

  17. Introduced in House

  18. Introduced in House

  19. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3233 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 3233?
HR 3233 is sponsored by Thompson, Bennie G. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3233?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3233?
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