Honoring the bravery and self-sacrifice by officers of the United States Capitol Police and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies during the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol.
Summary
House Resolution 39 is a formal expression of appreciation from the House of Representatives recognizing the law enforcement officers who responded to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The resolution specifically honors the memory of Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood while commending the bravery of the U.S. Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department, and other assisting agencies.
As a "simple resolution," this measure does not create new laws, allocate taxpayer funding, or change public policy; rather, it serves as an official historical record of congressional gratitude. For citizens, the bill represents a formal acknowledgement of the actions taken by law enforcement to protect the legislative branch and the individuals working within the Capitol complex during the transition of power.