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A resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to prominently display, in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing of the United States Capitol, a plaque honoring the members of law enforcement responding on January 6, 2021, until the plaque can be placed in its permanent location.
Directing the Architect of the Capitol to prominently display, in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing of the United States Capitol, a plaque honoring the members of law enforcement responding on January 6, 2021, until the plaque can be placed in its permanent location.
Summary
This resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to display a plaque in the Senate wing of the United States Capitol that honors law enforcement members who responded during the January 6, 2021 Capitol incident. The plaque was created pursuant to a 2022 law authorizing its placement. It will be temporarily exhibited in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing until it can be moved to its permanent location on the Capitol's western front.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
1 cosponsor
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC)
Actions (3)
- Jan 8, 2026 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S111-112; text: CR S118) · senate
- Jan 8, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Jan 8, 2026 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 8 (legislative day, January 7), 2026
Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Tillis) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Directing the Architect of the Capitol to prominently display, in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing of the United States Capitol, a plaque honoring the members of law enforcement responding on January 6, 2021, until the plaque can be placed in its permanent location.
Whereas the United States owes its deepest gratitude to those officers of the United States Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, as well as officers from other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and protective entities, who valiantly protected the United States Capitol, Members of Congress, and staff on January 6, 2021; Whereas section 214 of division I of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (2 U.S.C. 2131 note prec.; 136 Stat. 527) directed that a plaque be placed on the western front of the United States Capitol to honor the extraordinary individuals who bravely protected and defended this symbol of democracy on January 6, 2021; and Whereas their heroism should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Architect of the Capitol shall prominently display the plaque produced pursuant to section 214 of division I of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (2 U.S.C. 2131 note prec.; 136 Stat. 527) in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing of the United States Capitol until such time as the plaque can be placed at a permanent location on the western front of the United States Capitol. <all>
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