Law Enforcement Recognition

A commemorative plaque honoring law‑enforcement officers from Jan. 6 was manufactured but has not been publicly displayed—believed to be in storage—with House Speaker Mike Johnson declining to unveil it and his office arguing the plaque does not comply with the authorizing statute; the Justice Department is seeking dismissal of officers’ litigation and the Architect of the Capitol cites that pending litigation for not commenting. In a symbolic bipartisan move, the Senate unanimously approved a resolution led by Sen. Thom Tillis and Sens. Jeff Merkley and Alex Padilla directing the Architect to prominently display the plaque in a publicly accessible Senate location (Tillis suggested the third‑floor gallery) until it can be placed at its intended West Front site.