January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act
Rep. Raskin Proposes Multi-Million Dollar Fund for Law Enforcement Officers Who Defended the Capitol on January 6
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. It is actively moving forward, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this legislation at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill is supported only by Democrats and addresses a very divisive event. It would likely face a filibuster or strong opposition in a divided Congress.
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The bill has an unusual provision that factors in government settlements paid to people convicted of January 6 offenses. Any money the U.S. government paid in settlements to convicted rioters since January 20, 2025 would be added to the pool that funds the bonus payments to officers. This provision appears designed to make a political point about how the government has treated convicted rioters versus the officers who defended the Capitol, though it does not directly change any rights for people with criminal records.
“the Attorney General shall calculate the sum of each payment in resolution of a civil action or administrative claim paid by the United States pursuant to a settlement agreement during the period beginning January 20, 2025”
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act
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