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HR 3325 — To award four congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 117-32.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 19, 2021. Enacted.

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Summary

This bill provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the U.S. Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia in recognition of the law enforcement agencies that protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amended text includes additional lines that honor law enforcement officers who responded to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots, specifically acknowledging the sacrifice of Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and Metropolitan Police Department Officer Jeffrey Smith. It also emphasizes the courage of Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman and describes the events of that day as a significant stain on the nation’s history. This change provides a detailed remembrance of those involved, which may serve to formally recognize their contributions and sacrifices.

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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress] [From the U.S.
[117th Congress Public Law 32] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 321]] [[Page 135 STAT.
3325 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
322]] Public Law 117-32 117th Congress An Act To award four congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S.
R.
3325 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 16, 2021 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To award four congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
<<NOTE:
Aug.
5, 2021 - [H.R.
3325]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1.
(3) The sacrifice of heroes including Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, Metropolitan Police Department Officer Jeffrey Smith, and those who sustained injuries, and the courage of Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, exemplify the patriotism and the commitment of Capitol Police officers, and those of other law enforcement agencies, to risk their lives in service of our country.
(3) <<NOTE:
Brian Sicknick.
Howard Liebengood.
Jeffrey Smith.
Eugene Goodman.>> The sacrifice of heroes including Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, Metropolitan Police Department Officer Jeffrey Smith, and those who sustained injuries, and the courage of Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, exemplify the patriotism and the commitment of Capitol Police officers, and those of other law enforcement agencies, to risk their lives in service of our country.
(6) On April 2, 2021 Officer William ``Billy'' Evans was killed while protecting the North Barricade of the Capitol.
(6) <<NOTE:
William ``Billy'' Evans.>> On April 2, 2021 Officer William ``Billy'' Evans was killed while protecting the North Barricade of the Capitol.
Also injured in that assault was Officer Kenneth Shaver.
<<NOTE:
Kenneth Shaver.>> Also injured in that assault was Officer Kenneth Shaver.
(b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary.
[[Page 135 STAT.
323]] (b) <<NOTE:
Determination.>> Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary.
SEC.
[[Page 135 STAT.
324]] SEC.
Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2021.
Approved August 5, 2021.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
CHERYL L.
3325:
JOHNSON, Clerk.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.
167 (2021):
June 15, considered and passed House.
Aug.
3, considered and passed Senate.
DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021):
Aug.
5, Presidential remarks.
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Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 117-32.

  4. Became Public Law No: 117-32.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5685-5687)

  8. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5685-5687)

  9. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  13. Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  14. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2789-2792)

  15. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3325.

  16. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  17. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2800)

  18. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 21 (Roll no. 161).(text: CR H2789)

  19. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 21 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR H2789)

  20. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  21. Introduced in House

  22. Introduced in House

  23. Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  24. Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  25. Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3325 do?
This bill provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the U.S. Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia in recognition of the law enforcement agencies that protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Who sponsors HR 3325?
HR 3325 is sponsored by Pelosi, Nancy (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3325?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 19, 2021. Enacted.
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