Bill · S.Res. 580· Senate(119-SRES-580)
A resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to prominently display, in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing of the United States Capitol, a plaque honoring the members of law enforcement responding on January 6, 2021, until the plaque can be placed in its permanent location.
- Introduced
- 1/8/2026
- Last activity
- 1/8/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S111-112; text: CR S118)
- Sponsored by
- Jeff Merkley
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to display a specific plaque in a prominent, public area within the Senate wing of the United States Capitol. The plaque honors law enforcement officers who responded on January 6, 2021. This display is intended to remain in the Senate wing until the plaque can be moved to its permanent location. The permanent location for the plaque is designated as the western front of the United States Capitol.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The bill honors the bravery and service of law enforcement officers, a group with a high proportion of veterans.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The resolution mandates the public display of a commemorative plaque in a publicly accessible area of the Capitol.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill provides formal recognition of the service of law enforcement officers who acted in a protective capacity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recognition of Law Enforcement Heroism: The resolution honors the members of the United States Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and protective entities for protecting the Capitol, Members of Congress, and staff on January 6, 2021.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 1/8/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S111-112; text: CR S118)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina