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H.Res. 503

Passed Senate

Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

Introduced 6/28/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

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

6/30/2021 • House

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.

Passed House • 6/30/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Congress
Assault and harassment offensesCivil disturbancesCongressional committeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDistrict of ColumbiaEvidence and witnessesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and funding

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-12]

Democrat • CA-12

Sponsored 6/28/2021

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Cosponsors may be added as the bill moves through Congress

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 28, 2021

Committee Review

June 28, 2021

Floor Debate

June 30, 2021

Passed Chamber

June 29, 2021

Rule H. Res. 504 passed House.

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Engrossed in House6/30/2021
Introduced in House6/28/2021

Details

Bill TypeHRES
Current StatusPassed Senate
Cosponsors0