Reps. Cleaver, Crist, Mace Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Award Hero Capitol Officer the Congressional Gold Medal

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Charlie Crist (D-FL), and Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced introduction of a bipartisan bill, H.R. 305, to award United States Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal for his bravery and quick thinking during last week's insurrection at the United States Capitol. Various media outlets witnessed as Officer Goodman valiantly put himself in harm's way, luring a violent mob away from an unguarded entrance to the Senate chambers, protecting Senators, staff, and reporters inside.

"In moments of crisis, there are always individuals who rise to the occasion and put themselves in harm's way in defense of others. On January 6, 2021, one of those individuals was Officer Eugene Goodman," said Congressman Cleaver. "If not for the quick, decisive, and heroic actions from Officer Goodman, the tragedy of last week's insurrection could have multiplied in magnitude to levels never before seen in American history. With this prestigious award, we can show our gratitude to Officer Goodman for saving countless lives and defending our democracy."

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