Finding that the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol Complex and the corresponding attempt to bypass constitutional order and obstruct through corrupt means the counting of certified electoral votes of the several States under section 15 of title 3, United States Code, on January 6, 2021, with intent to displace the lawfully elected President of the United States or thwart the will of the majority of electors, constitute an insurrection against the United States, and that any person who participated in the attack, or conspired or attempted to bypass constitutional order and obstruct through corrupt means the counting of certified electoral votes of the several States under section 15 of title 3, United States Code, on January 6, 2021, with intent to displace the lawfully elected President of the United States or thwart the will of the majority of electors, is deemed to have engaged in an insurrection in violation of section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 93

Bill 117 hconres 93, titled "Finding that the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol Complex and the corresponding attempt to bypass constitutional order and obstruct through corrupt means the counting of certified electoral votes of the several States under section 15 of title 3, United States Code, on January 6, 2021, with intent to displace the lawfully elected President of the United States or thwart the will of the majority of electors, constitute an insurrection against the United States, and that any person who participated in the attack, or conspired or attempted to bypass constitutional order and obstruct through corrupt means the counting of certified electoral votes of the several States under section 15 of title 3, United States Code, on January 6, 2021, with intent to displace the lawfully elected President of the United States or thwart the will of the majority of electors, is deemed to have engaged in an insurrection in violation of section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution," is a resolution that declares the events of January 6, 2021, at the United States Capitol Complex as an insurrection against the United States.

The resolution states that any individual who participated in the attack on the Capitol, or conspired or attempted to obstruct the counting of certified electoral votes with the intent to overthrow the lawfully elected President or undermine the will of the majority of electors, is considered to have engaged in an insurrection in violation of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.

This resolution aims to acknowledge and condemn the violent actions that took place on January 6, 2021, and to hold those responsible for the attack on the Capitol accountable for their actions. It emphasizes the importance of upholding the rule of law and protecting the democratic process in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 93

This concurrent resolution declares that

any person who participated in the attack on the U.S. Capitol Complex on January 6, 2021, is deemed to have engaged in an insurrection in violation of the 14th Amendment;
any person who conspired or attempted to bypass constitutional order and obstruct through corrupt means the counting of certified electoral votes of the several states on January 6, 2021, with intent to displace the lawfully elected President of the United States or thwart the will of the majority of electors, is deemed to have engaged in insurrection in violation of the 14th Amendment; and
any individuals who engaged in the above activities shall be disqualified from being a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or holding any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state.

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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 93

Bill HCONRES 93 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 27, 2022. Bill HCONRES 93 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 27, 2022. Bill HCONRES 93's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 93

Finding that the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol Complex and the corresponding attempt to bypass constitutional order and obstruct through corrupt means the counting of certified electoral votes of the several States under section 15 of title 3, United States Code, on January 6, 2021, with intent to displace the lawfully elected President of the United States or thwart the will of the majority of electors, constitute an insurrection against the United States, and that any person who participated in the attack, or conspired or attempted to bypass constitutional order and obstruct through corrupt means the counting of certified electoral votes of the several States under section 15 of title 3, United States Code, on January 6, 2021, with intent to displace the lawfully elected President of the United States or thwart the will of the majority of electors, is deemed to have engaged in an insurrection in violation of section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.