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Congressional Gold Medals for Capitol Defenders: Honoring January 6, 2021 Heroism

This act awards four Congressional Gold Medals to the United States Capitol Police and other agencies who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The purpose is to honor their sacrifice and bravery. The medals will be displayed in prominent public locations for citizens to remember these events and appreciate the officers' service.
Key points
Establishes four Congressional Gold Medals for the Capitol Police and other agencies for protecting the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Medals will be displayed at the Capitol Police headquarters, Metropolitan Police Department headquarters, Smithsonian Institution, and the U.S. Capitol for public viewing and research.
Bronze duplicates of the medals will be available for sale, allowing citizens to own a memento and support production costs.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-06-15
95%
For 406
Against 21
Abstain 0
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Became Law
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3325
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-12]
Process start date: 2021-05-19
Voting date: 2021-06-15
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 161
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To award four congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3325.

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 2021-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes four Congressional Gold Medals for the Capitol Police and other agencies for protecting the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
  • Medals will be displayed at the Capitol Police headquarters, Metropolitan Police Department headquarters, Smithsonian Institution, and the U.S. Capitol for public viewing and research.
  • Bronze duplicates of the medals will be available for sale, allowing citizens to own a memento and support production costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-32.

Is this summary verified?

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

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