WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate has agreed to display a plaque honoring the police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack. This decision comes after House Speaker Mike Johnson argued that the commemorative memorial does not comply with the law.
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon have been at the forefront of this initiative. They expressed their commitment to ensuring the plaque is installed.
The senators pushed for a resolution to display a commemorative January 6 plaque on the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol. This plaque will remain there until it is permanently installed on the Capitol’s west front.
The resolution was unanimously passed by the Senate, marking a significant step in recognizing the efforts of the Capitol police officers.
