Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald Trump did knowingly and purposefully incite a violent and unlawful insurrection against the United States and that action should be taken to prosecute or sanction any individual who participated in or facilitated this insurrection, including Members of Congress.

Bill 118 HRES 40, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to address the violent events that occurred at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

The resolution condemns the violent insurrection that took place at the Capitol, where a mob of individuals breached the building, causing destruction and chaos. It acknowledges the attack as an assault on democracy and the rule of law in the United States.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to upholding the Constitution and ensuring the peaceful transfer of power, as well as holding those responsible for the insurrection accountable for their actions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 40 serves as a formal statement from the House of Representatives denouncing the violent events of January 6, 2021, and reaffirming the importance of democracy and the rule of law in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 40

Introduced on
2023-01-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/17/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald Trump did knowingly and purposefully incite a violent and unlawful insurrection against the United States and that action should be taken to prosecute or sanction any individual who participated in or facilitated this insurrection, including Members of Congress.

Bill 118 HRES 40, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to address the violent events that occurred at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

The resolution condemns the violent insurrection that took place at the Capitol, where a mob of individuals breached the building, causing destruction and chaos. It acknowledges the attack as an assault on democracy and the rule of law in the United States.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to upholding the Constitution and ensuring the peaceful transfer of power, as well as holding those responsible for the insurrection accountable for their actions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 40 serves as a formal statement from the House of Representatives denouncing the violent events of January 6, 2021, and reaffirming the importance of democracy and the rule of law in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
Assault and harassment offenses
Civil disturbances
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Crimes against property
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House Committee on Ethics
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Protest and dissent
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Subversive activities
Terrorism
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/31/2023

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald Trump did knowingly and purposefully incite a violent and unlawful insurrection against the United States and that action should be taken to prosecut...


Latest Action1/17/2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee conc...