WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-introduced bipartisan legislation with Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chris Coons (D-DE), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) to award Officer Eugene Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal to honor his heroic actions on January 6, 2021. Goodman, who served at Fort Bragg, confronted rioters in the Capitol, delaying their access to the Senate Chamber and protecting the lives of those inside.

“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,” said Senator Tillis.“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. Officer Goodman’s heroism is no surprise given his record of serving our nation, including in the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg. He has made our great state and nation proud, and I am honored to co-introduce this bipartisan legislation awarding him the Congressional Gold Medal.”

The text of the bill can be found here.

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