January 06, 2025

CORREA, CROW REINTRODUCE THE CAPITOL REMEMBRANCE ACT TO HONOR THE BRAVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO DEFENDED CAPITOL ON JANUARY 6TH

WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Jason Crow (CO-06) reintroduced the Capitol Remembrance Act, legislation to erect a memorial in honor of the brave law enforcement officers who were injured and killed protecting the Capitol from the violent insurrectionists seeking to stop the certification of the U.S. presidential election on January 6, 2021. 

“Four years ago, I was in the Capitol on January 6th and feared for the future of our democracy,” Correa said. “I saw first-hand how our men and women in uniform put their lives on the line to ensure a peaceful transfer of power—and they must always be remembered for their service and dedication to our freedom. I’m honored to stand alongside Representative Crow in introducing this legislation today to honor those fallen and surviving heroes and ensure the next generation of Americans will forever remember their valor.”

“Today marks four years since violent insurrectionists stormed the Capitol in a failed attempt to overturn a free and fair election. On that terrible day, hundreds of law enforcement officers bravely defended the Capitol. 150 officers were assaulted and injured, and five officers died after the attack. Our country owes these heroes a debt of gratitude,” Crow said. “I will always support our law enforcement and fight to protect free and fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power.”

First introduced in March of 2021, the Capitol Remembrance Act would help ensure history never forgets the brave law enforcement officials who defended the Capitol and America in the face of a violent insurrection.

Crow and Correa were joined by 19 original cosponsors in introducing the legislation.

The Capitol Remembrance Act directs the Architect of the Capitol to install an educational exhibit in the U.S. Capitol that would include:

  • A plaque honoring law enforcement agencies that participated in protecting the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021; the sacrifice of heroes including U.S. Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, Metropolitan Police Department Officers Jeffrey Smith, Gunther Hashida, and Kyle DeFreytag, and those who sustained injuries; and the Capitol staff that helped restore the Capitol complex after the attack;
  • The preservation of property damaged during the attack on the U.S. Capitol; and
  • The inclusion of existing photographs and/or the commissioning of a new painting depicting the attack.

The full text of the bill can be found HERE.