Congressman Steven Horsford Votes to Establish a National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol Complex | Congressman Steven Horsford
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Congressman Steven Horsford Votes to Establish a National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol Complex

May 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3233, a bill to establish a National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol Complex.

"The January 6, 2021 insurrection was an assault on our very democracy. I will never forget the fear from that day — or the images of terrified staffers and members barricading themselves against domestic terrorists inside the nation's Capitol.

"As a result of the insurrection, five people died needless deaths. In the aftermath, thousands of National Guard troops were deployed to protect the Capitol and allow our government to continue working for the American people.

"To move forward and heal, Americans need an objective account of the causes and consequences of the insurrection. I'm heartened by today's bipartisan vote to establish a national commission to investigate the events of January 6 and prevent future attacks."

H.R. 3233 passed the House 252-175. A full fact sheet on the bill can be viewed here.

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