Lawmakers Approve Commission To Investigate Capitol Insurrection

A Commission is being formed to investigate the January 6 insurrection and prevent future breaches. It will be similar to the 9/11 Commission, with 10 bipartisan Commissioners and the power to issue subpoenas. The Commission must produce a report by year-end, and the bill is moving to the House floor for a vote.

What is the primary goal of the Commission being formed?

• To investigate the January 6 insurrection and prevent future breaches

• To organize a public event at the Capitol

• To create new laws for Capitol security

• To replace the 9/11 Commission

How many Commissioners will be part of the Commission?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

What is the party composition of the Commissioners?

• Majority from one party

• All from one party

• Five from each party

• Three from each party

What authority does the Commission have to gather information?

• It can use social media data

• It can conduct public surveys

• It can request voluntary interviews

• It can issue subpoenas

What is the next step for the bill to create the Commission?

• It will be signed by the President

• It will be debated in the Senate

• It will head to the House floor for a vote

• It will be reviewed by the Supreme Court