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Congressional Gold Medals for Capitol Defenders: Recognizing Service and Sacrifice

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 in defending democracy. The medals will be publicly displayed for citizens to remember these events and appreciate the officers' service.
Key points
Honoring Services: Four Congressional Gold Medals will be awarded to the Capitol Police and other agencies for protecting the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Public Display: The medals will be available for viewing at the headquarters of the Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department, the Smithsonian Institution, and the U.S. Capitol.
Remembering Sacrifice: The act aims to commemorate the fallen and injured officers, highlighting their patriotism and commitment to serving the country.
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Print number: 117_S_2063
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-06-15