arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Honoring Law Enforcement: Commemorative Plaque at U.S. Capitol

This resolution ensures that a plaque honoring law enforcement officers who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, is prominently displayed for public viewing. It makes sure their bravery is recognized in a visible location within the Senate wing until its permanent placement, allowing citizens visiting the Capitol to see and remember the dedication of these officers.
Key points
A plaque honoring law enforcement from January 6, 2021, will be publicly displayed in the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol.
This temporary display ensures public recognition of their service until the plaque is moved to its permanent location.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Adopted
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_580
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2026-01-08
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_580.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A plaque honoring law enforcement from January 6, 2021, will be publicly displayed in the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol.
  • This temporary display ensures public recognition of their service until the plaque is moved to its permanent location.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S111-112; text: CR S118)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-13.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Media and Culture