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HRES 567 — Providing for the Establishment of the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi.

Last action — Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent to modify H. Res. 567 in the form he had placed at the desk. Without objection, the modification was agreed to. (consideration: CR H3985)

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Summary

Establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi to conduct a full and complete investigation and study and issue a final report of its findings to the House regarding: all policies, decisions, and activities that contributed to the attacks on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012, as well as those that affected the ability of the United States to prepare for them; all policies, decisions, and activities to respond to and repel such attacks, including efforts to rescue U.S. personnel; internal and public executive branch communications about these attacks; accountability for policies and decisions related to the security of facilities in Benghazi, Libya, and the response to the attacks, including individuals and entities responsible for those policies and decisions; executive branch authorities' efforts to identify and bring to justice the perpetrators of such attacks; executive branch activities and efforts to comply with congressional inquiries into them; recommendations for improving executive branch cooperation and compliance with congressional oversight and investigations; information related to lessons learned from the attacks and executive branch activities and efforts to protect U.S. facilities and personnel abroad; and any other relevant issues relating to such attacks, the response to them, or the investigation by the House into the attacks.

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Action History

  1. Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent to modify H. Res. 567 in the form he had placed at the desk. Without objection, the modification was agreed to. (consideration: CR H3985)

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

  3. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 186 (Roll no. 209). (text: CR H3971-3972)

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3985)

  5. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 567, the Chair put the question on the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.

  6. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3979)

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 567.

  8. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 567 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

  9. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 575. (consideration: CR H3971-3979)

  10. Rule H. Res. 575 passed House.

  11. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 575 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 567 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

  12. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 105.

  13. Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 113-442.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 567 do?
Establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi to conduct a full and complete investigation and study and issue a final report of its findings to the House regarding: all policies, decisions, and activities that contributed to the attacks on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012, as well as those that affected the ability of the United States to prepare for them; all policies, decisions, and activities to respond to and repel such attacks, including efforts to rescue U.S. personnel; internal and public executive branch communications about these attacks; accountability for policies and decisions related to the security of facilities in Benghazi, Libya, and the response to the attacks, including individuals and entities responsible for those policies and decisions; executive branch authorities' efforts to identify and bring to justice the perpetrators of such attacks; executive branch activities and efforts to comply with congressional inquiries into them; recommendations for improving executive branch cooperation and compliance with congressional oversight and investigations; information related to lessons learned from the attacks and executive branch activities and efforts to protect U.S. facilities and personnel abroad; and any other relevant issues relating to such attacks, the response to them, or the investigation by the House into the attacks.
Who sponsors HRES 567?
HRES 567 is sponsored by Pete Sessions (R).
What is the current status of HRES 567?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 HRES 567?
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