Capitol Remembrance Act

This bill would direct the Architect of the Capitol to design and install a permanent exhibit within the U.S. Capitol building documenting the attack that occurred on January 6, 2021. The exhibit would feature damaged property preserved from the event, photographic records, and a plaque honoring the law enforcement agencies, injured individuals, and staff involved in protecting and restoring the complex. Under this proposal, the installation must be completed within two years of the bill's enactment.

The bill directly affects the Architect of the Capitol, who is tasked with designing and installing the permanent exhibit. It also impacts the U.S. Capitol Police, other law enforcement agencies, and congressional staff through formal recognition on a commemorative plaque for their roles during and after the January 6, 2021, attack. Additionally, the bill affects visitors to the U.S. Capitol by establishing a new public exhibit featuring preserved property and photographic records.

• Establishment of a permanent January 6 exhibit. The Architect of the Capitol is required to design and install a permanent exhibit in a prominent location within the U.S. Capitol depicting the attack that occurred on January 6, 2021.
• Preservation of damaged property and records. The exhibit must incorporate photographic records of the attack and, to the extent possible, physical property that was damaged during the event.
• Commemorative plaque for responders and staff. A plaque must be included to honor law enforcement agencies, individuals who were injured or died protecting the Capitol, and the staff members who assisted in restoring the complex.
• Installation deadline. The Architect of the Capitol is mandated to complete the installation of the exhibit within two years of the bill's enactment.

The bill requires the exhibit to be installed within two years after the date of the bill's enactment.

The bill directs the Architect of the Capitol to exercise its existing authority over the maintenance and curation of the U.S. Capitol complex to design and install a permanent exhibit and commemorative plaque.

The bill seeks to memorialize the events of January 6, 2021, by establishing a permanent exhibit in the U.S. Capitol that preserves damaged property and photographic records from the attack. It further intends to honor the law enforcement agencies, injured individuals, and staff who protected and restored the Capitol complex.