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

H.Res. 503 established a temporary Select Committee in the House of Representatives to investigate the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The committee was tasked with examining the facts and causes of the events, evaluating security vulnerabilities, and issuing a final report with recommendations to prevent future domestic terrorism and improve the safety of democratic institutions.

For the average citizen, this resolution aimed to provide a comprehensive public record of the events and influence future federal policies regarding national security and election integrity. The committee was granted the authority to hold public hearings, subpoena witnesses, and collect evidence to ensure government transparency regarding the protection of the Capitol Complex.