Capitol Remembrance Act
Capitol Remembrance Act
Plain Language Summary
# Capitol Remembrance Act (HR 212) Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill would require the Architect of the Capitol to create a permanent exhibit inside the U.S. Capitol building commemorating the January 6, 2021, attack. The exhibit would include damaged property preserved from that day, existing photos of the attack, and a plaque honoring Capitol Police, other law enforcement, those injured or killed during the incident, and staff who helped restore the building.
The exhibit must be completed within two years of the bill passing. **Who It Affects:** This primarily affects the Capitol building itself and visitors to it. The bill honors Capitol Police and law enforcement who responded to the attack, as well as congressional staff. The exhibit would be a public-facing memorial accessible to tourists and others visiting the Capitol. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Jason Crow (D-Colorado) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
Capitol Remembrance ActThis bill requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to design and install in a prominent location in the U.S. Capitol a permanent exhibit that depicts the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.To the extent possible, the AOC must preserve property that was damaged during the attack and include it in the exhibit. The AOC must also include (1) existing photographic records relating to the attack; and (2) a plaque to honor the U.S. Capitol Police and other law enforcement agencies that protected the Capitol, the individuals who died or sustained injuries to protect the Capitol, and the staff who helped restore the Capitol complex after the attack.The exhibit shall be installed within two years after the bill's enactment.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.