Capitol Remembrance Act

This bill would create a permanent exhibit inside the U.S. Capitol about the January 6, 2021 attack. The Architect of the Capitol must design and install the exhibit in a prominent location within two years after the bill becomes law. The exhibit should include items damaged that day (if they can be preserved), existing photos, and a plaque honoring the U.S. Capitol Police, other law enforcement, the officers who died or were injured, and the staff who helped restore the Capitol. It may also include artwork about the attack. Congress would provide whatever funding is needed, available until spent.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Capitol visitors, Capitol staff, and law enforcement honored by the plaque.
• What changes: A permanent, public exhibit with preserved damaged items, photos, a plaque, and possibly artwork.
• When: The exhibit must be in place within two years of enactment.