SRES574-119

In Committee

A resolution observing the fifth anniversary of the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and recognizing the essential work of United States Capitol personnel, including the United States Capitol Police.

119th Congress Introduced Jan 6, 2026

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This is a simple Senate resolution (non-binding) that expresses gratitude to the United States Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department, Capitol personnel, and all responding law enforcement officers for their bravery and service on January 6, 2021. It recognizes the strength and commitment of Capitol personnel who worked through the night and in the days following to restore the Capitol. The resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to protect against efforts to undermine democracy and to uphold and defend the Constitution, including defending the legislative branch.

Who Benefits

  • Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police: Receive formal Senate recognition for their service during the January 6 events
  • Capitol personnel: Acknowledged for their dedication in restoring operations after the attack
  • All responding law enforcement officers: Formally honored for their bravery

Who Bears the Burden

  • No entity bears any material burden; this is a non-binding expression of gratitude and commitment

Key Provisions

  • Formal expression of Senate gratitude to law enforcement and Capitol personnel
  • Recognition of personnel who worked to restore the Capitol after January 6, 2021
  • Reaffirmation of commitment to protect democracy and defend the Constitution, including the legislative branch

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Express Senate gratitude for law enforcement and Capitol personnel who responded to January 6, 2021, and reaffirm commitment to defending democracy and the Constitution

Key Policy Areas

Government Operations, Law Enforcement, Democracy and Governance

Primary Purpose

Express Senate gratitude for law enforcement and Capitol personnel who responded to January 6, 2021, and reaffirm commitment to defending democracy and the Constitution

Policy Domains

Government Operations Law Enforcement Democracy and Governance

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 6, 2026

Mr. Padilla (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Peters, …

Jan 6, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR …

Jan 6, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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