Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.

House Resolution

H.Res. 116

119th Congress

Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Grothman

Representative

Republican

WI-6

Cosponsors

127

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This resolution condemns presidential pardons issued to individuals convicted of assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. It expresses the House disapproval of pardoning violent offenders who attacked law enforcement.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns presidential pardons issued to individuals convicted of assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. It expresses the House disapproval of pardoning violent offenders who attacked law enforcement.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution disapproves of pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officers.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns pardons for Capitol Police assault convictions
Focuses on January 6 defendants who attacked officers
Expresses House disapproval of these pardons
Supports Capitol Police who defended the building
Non-binding expression of congressional sentiment

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution expresses congressional opposition to pardoning January 6 participants convicted of assaulting police officers. While non-binding, it puts the House on record supporting Capitol Police and opposing what members view as clemency for violent attacks on law enforcement.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Assault and harassment offenses

Criminal procedure and sentencing

Law enforcement officers

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

U.S. Capitol

Violent crime

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

116, 119th Congress (2025). "Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-116