H.R. 3233 · 117th Congress
National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
Introduced on May 14, 2021 by Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS-2). One cosponsor. 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)
- Stage
- Passed one chamber
- Introduced
- May 14, 2021
- Cosponsors
- 1
- 1 from the other party
- Policy area
- Congress
Progress
The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.
- Introduced
- Reported by committee
- Passed one chamber
- 4Passed both chambers
- 5Sent to the President
- 6Became law
Official title
To establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes.
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Advisory bodies
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Civil disturbances
- 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
Summary
By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, May 19, 2021). Public domain.
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.
Sponsor and cosponsors
Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.
Republicans · 1
- John KatkoR-NY-24original
Roll calls
Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.
- May 19, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 252–175
- May 28, 2021· Senate· Cloture· Cloture Motion Rejected 54–35
History
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- May 14, 2021Introduced in House
- May 14, 2021Introduced in House
- May 14, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- May 15, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
- May 18, 2021 · HouseRules 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 19, 2021 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 409. (consideration: CR H2574-2591)
- May 19, 2021 · HouseRule 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, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3233.
- May 19, 2021 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- May 19, 2021 · HousePOSTPONED 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, 2021 · HouseConsidered 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)House · Roll call 154
- May 19, 2021 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2574-2576)House · Roll call 154
- May 19, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 19, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- May 20, 2021 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.
- May 25, 2021 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3416-3417)
- May 25, 2021 · SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3417)
- May 28, 2021 · SenateCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 35. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S3927)Senate · Roll call 218
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- Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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