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.

Summary

Recognizes and expresses gratitude to United States Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and other federal, state, and local law enforcement and protective personnel who protected the U.S. Capitol, Members of Congress, and staff on January 6, 2021. Notes that a prior appropriations provision directed a commemorative plaque be placed on the western front of the Capitol to honor those individuals and declares their heroism should not be forgotten.

• Formally thanks law enforcement and protective personnel who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
• Specifically cites the United States Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department of D.C., and includes other federal, state, and local officers.
• Notes that prior appropriations law directed placement of a commemorative plaque on the Capitol's western front.
• Declares the heroism of those officers should not be forgotten.
• Is symbolic and nonbinding—does not authorize spending, create programs, or impose mandates.
• References an existing statutory citation (2 U.S.C. § 2131) in connection with the commemorative plaque.
• Affects morale and public recognition more than legal or operational matters.
• Does not change law, taxes, or appropriations.