A bipartisan bill was introduced in the Senate on Friday to award Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal for his actions during the riot that occurred Jan. 6.
The bill was introduced by Sens. Thom Tillis Thomas (Thom) Roland TillisSchumer becomes new Senate majority leader Democrats see Georgia as model for success across South McConnell about to school Trump on political power for the last time MORE (R-N.C.), Chris Van Hollen Christopher (Chris) Van HollenRomney calls for Senate to pass sanctions on Putin over Navalny poisoning 'I saw my life flash before my eyes': An oral history of the Capitol attack Trump administration finalizes rollback of migratory bird protections MORE (D-Md.), Chris Coons Chris Andrew CoonsMcConnell proposes postponing impeachment trial until February Senate confirms Biden's intel chief, giving him first Cabinet official Romney calls for Senate to pass sanctions on Putin over Navalny poisoning MORE (D-Del.), Sherrod Brown Sherrod Campbell BrownSenate Democrats file ethics complaint against Hawley, Cruz over Capitol attack Facebook temporarily bans ads for weapons accessories following Capitol riots Biden and the new Congress must protect Americans from utility shutoffs MORE (D-Ohio), and Ben Cardin Benjamin (Ben) Louis CardinRomney calls for Senate to pass sanctions on Putin over Navalny poisoning Senate Democrats leery of nixing filibuster Georgia keeps Senate agenda in limbo MORE (D-Md). It seeks to gives Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal after he was credited for leading rioters away from a door to the Senate.
“The attack on the Capitol on January 6 was a tragic assault on our democracy that could have been much worse had it not been for the quick actions by Capitol Police Officers like Officer Eugene Goodman,” Tillis said Friday.
Goodman previously served at Ford Bragg in the XVIII Airborne Corps. His actions were caught in a video taken by Igor Bobic from The Huffington Post.
The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest awards a civilian can receive. The bill describes Goodman’s actions and how they “left an indelible mark on American history.”
“Facing down a mob of rioters, Officer Goodman led the violent mob away from the Senate Floor where they were mere feet away from Senators and the Vice President of the United States. I stand with my colleagues in our gratitude for his actions that will never be forgotten," Tillis said. “I am honored to co-introduce this bipartisan legislation awarding him the Congressional Gold Medal.”
At this week's inauguration, Goodman was recognized with the honor of escorting then-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Kamala HarrisHarris takes up temporary residence at Blair House Amanda Gorman captures national interest after inauguration performance Democrats formally elect Harrison as new DNC chair MORE.
WimpyLimpet on January 22nd, 2021 at 22:52 UTC »
He deserves it.
While we watched other officers walk away from their post just before people got shot, this man took his oath seriously and very likely saved countless lives.
Edit: Just wanted to add this video of his endeavors for those who might have not seen it yet.
Ulq2525 on January 22nd, 2021 at 22:41 UTC »
Is that the officer that herded those terrorists like the sheep they are?
_tekguy3k_ on January 22nd, 2021 at 22:23 UTC »
I’m sure Hawley will vote it down