# Plain Language Summary: Congressional Gold Medals for Capitol Police

This bill awards four congressional gold medals to honor the United States Capitol Police and other law enforcement officers who protect the U.S. Capitol building. Congressional gold medals are among the highest civilian honors the U.S. government can give, and they're awarded to recognize exceptional service and bravery.

The medals would go to the Capitol Police as an institution and recognize the officers who defended the Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack. This is a symbolic honor rather than a monetary award—it acknowledges the courage and sacrifice of these officers who faced violence while protecting members of Congress, staff, and the building itself. The medals serve as a permanent reminder of their service and are typically displayed in museums or kept as historical records.

For everyday people, this bill doesn't directly change any laws or create new rules. It's essentially Congress saying "thank you" to the people who protect them. The medals themselves are valuable historical artifacts, but the real impact is symbolic—it's a formal recognition that these officers performed an important duty under dangerous circumstances. The bill doesn't cost much money (medals are relatively inexpensive to produce), and it doesn't affect your daily life, taxes, or rights. It's simply a gesture of respect and gratitude from the government to those who put themselves in harm's way.

To award four congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol.

Gohmert, Louie

 <p>This bill provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the U.S. Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia in recognition of the law enforcement agencies that protect the U.S. Capitol.</p>