Five years ago today, a violent mob stormed the United States Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election and stop the peaceful transfer of power.
Jan 6, 2026 19:03I will forever be grateful to the brave Capitol Police officers who defended our democracy during one of its darkest hours.
Their courage protected me, my colleagues, and our staff as we sheltered in the House chamber and our offices as chaos and violence erupted around us.
In 2022, President Biden signed a law ordering a plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol on January 6th to be installed on the west front of the Capitol by March 2023.
Nearly three years later, Republican leadership refuses to comply with the law and install the plaque. That’s why I’ve placed a replica of the plaque outside my D.C. office to ensure these heroes receive the recognition they deserve.
It will remain there until the official plaque is installed.
No attempt to rewrite or whitewash the events of January 6th will change what happened. We must remember that day and remain vigilant in defending our democracy.
