{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-honors-capitol-police-for-dedication-to-protecting-the-us-capitol", "CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE HONORS CAPITOL POLICE FOR DEDICATION TO PROTECTING THE U.S. CAPITOL", "2001-12-11", "2001", "2001-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Barbara Lee", "L000551", "lee.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.11.01\n\t\t\t CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE HONORS CAPITOL POLICE FOR DEDICATION TO PROTECTING THE U.S. CAPITOL \n\t\t\tWashington, DC B The House of\r\nRepresentatives today passed by a voice vote H. Res. 309, a bipartisan\r\nresolution offered by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), John Shimkus (R-IL),\r\nSteny Hoyer (D-MD) and Robert Ney (R-OH), to honor the United States Capitol\r\nPolice for their commitment to security at the Capitol.\r\nThe United States Capitol Police force was created by Congress in 1828 to\r\nprovide security for the Capitol and today provide protection and support\r\nservices throughout the Congressional buildings and the surrounding Capitol Hill\r\nneighborhood. The dedicated force provides security for Members of Congress,\r\ntheir staffs, other government employees, and many others who live near, work\r\non, and visit Capitol Hill.\r\n\r\nAThe men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police diligently and\r\nprofessionally perform a great duty in protecting Members of Congress, ensuring\r\nthat our democracy is secure to operate freely,@\r\nsaid Lee. AThey also protect millions\r\nof people who visit the Capitol each year to learn about our democratic process.\r\nThey continually earn our utmost respect and admiration.@\r\n\r\nThe terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 have required increased security\r\nand heightened alertness, with Capitol Police Officers working twelve hour\r\nshifts, six days a week, to ensure the continued protection of the Capitol,\r\nMembers of Congress and the public.\r\n\r\nADuring a time of confusion and fear, it was reassuring to know that\r\nCapitol Hill Police were protecting all of us,@\r\nsaid Lee. AThey responded to this\r\ncrisis quickly and courageously. It is impossible to express the gratitude that\r\nwe all have for these officers who continue, day after day, to protect our\r\nnation=s capitol. You are our heroes\r\nand we salute you!@\r\n\r\n###\r\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n \n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-honors-capitol-police-for-dedication-to-protecting-the-us-capitol"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.1555949933826923, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}