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Domestic Terrorism Commission: Examining Attacks and Prevention

This act establishes an independent commission to investigate the federal government's failures in preventing domestic terrorist attacks over the past 20 years. Its purpose is to understand past shortcomings and propose solutions to enhance citizen safety in the future. The commission will have broad powers to gather information and subpoena witnesses.
Key points
Establishment of an independent commission to investigate the causes and circumstances of domestic terrorist attacks in the U.S. over the last 20 years, including the Capitol attack.
The commission is tasked with evaluating the government's and agencies' preparedness and response to such threats, and proposing specific legal and procedural changes.
Citizens will receive public reports with the commission's findings and recommendations, aiming to increase government transparency regarding security matters.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1178
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Process start date: 2021-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Commission on Domestic Terrorism Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1178.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of an independent commission to investigate the causes and circumstances of domestic terrorist attacks in the U.S. over the last 20 years, including the Capitol attack.
  • The commission is tasked with evaluating the government's and agencies' preparedness and response to such threats, and proposing specific legal and procedural changes.
  • Citizens will receive public reports with the commission's findings and recommendations, aiming to increase government transparency regarding security matters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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