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Delayed Bronze Plaque Honors Capitol Police Heroes

3/11/2026

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A bronze plaque honoring Capitol Police Officers was installed on March 7, 2026, after a three-year delay mandated by Congress.
The plaque, placed at 4 a.m. near the West Front, recognizes the officers' bravery during the January 6 insurrection.
Despite bipartisan support, including U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), the delay prompted Capitol Police Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges to sue for compliance.

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Story summary

A bronze plaque honoring Capitol Police Officers was installed on March 7, 2026, after a three-year delay mandated by Congress.
The plaque, placed at 4 a.m. near the West Front, recognizes the officers' bravery during the January 6 insurrection.
Despite bipartisan support, including U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), the delay prompted Capitol Police Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges to sue for compliance.