9-11 Commission

The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is an independent and bipartisan commission established in late 2002. Its primary objective is to provide a comprehensive account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The commission also examines the preparedness for and immediate response to these attacks.

Committed to preventing future attacks, the commission is mandated to offer recommendations to safeguard against such incidents. The commission periodically conducts public hearings to encourage a dialogue about its goals and priorities, seeking to gain insights from completed work and current knowledge. Visitors can find detailed biographies of the commissioners and staff members on the website, along with guidelines on recusal.

The commission has released its final report, marking the conclusion of its work. Chair Thomas H. Kean and Vice Chair Lee H.

Hamilton have issued a statement about the commission's closing. This website serves as an archive of the commission's historical information since it closed on August 21, 2004