Washington, DC—March 17, 2021….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted to pass H.R. 1085, legislation he cosponsored to honor those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6^th. The bill awards three Congressional Gold Medals—which will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol Police Headquarters, Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia Headquarters, and the Smithsonian—to members of the U.S. Capitol Police, law enforcement officers, and first responders who defended the citadel of freedom and democracy.

Congressman Womack said, “In the midst of chaos, our men and women in uniform took action to defend democracy. They put themselves in harm’s way to protect the Capitol and keep those in its bounds safe. Bestowing these medals is a small way to show our gratitude for the great courage they displayed in the line of duty.”

Since the American Revolution, Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. Each medal honors a particular individual, institution, or event.

The bipartisan legislation will now advance to the Senate for consideration.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

womack.house.gov

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