WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), Ranking Member and Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, announced that President Biden signed into law a bill (H.R. 3325) to issue Congressional Gold Medals recognizing the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Capitol Police and other law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol on January 6.
“The Congressional Gold Medal is a fitting honor for all of the law enforcement officers, including the U.S. Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police Department, who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6th,” said Blunt. “This medal not only recognizes their courage and dedication, but also stands as a symbol of our deep appreciation for all they do to protect and serve. We are grateful to them and their families for the sacrifices they make every day. I appreciate Senator Klobuchar’s partnership in this effort and the unanimous support of our Senate colleagues in getting this bill passed and signed into law.”