Michelle Fischbach: “I include in the Record the bipartisan Senate Homeland Security report. Examining the U.S. Capitol Attack: A Review of…”

“I include in the Record the bipartisan Senate Homeland Security report. Examining the U.S. Capitol Attack: A Review of the Security, Planning, and Response Failures on January 6 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Chair, U.S. Senator Rob Portman, Ranking Member. Committee on Rules and Administration U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Chair, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, Ranking Member. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On January 6, 2021, the world witnessed a violent and unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Vice President, Members of Congress, and the democratic process. Rioters, attempting to disrupt the Joint Session of Congress, broke into the Capitol building, vandalized and stole property, and ransacked offices. They attacked members of law enforcement and threatened the safety and lives of our nation's elected leaders. Tragically, seven individuals, including three law enforcement officers, ultimately lost their lives. Rioters were intent on disrupting the Joint Session, during which Members of Congress were scheduled to perform their constitutional obligation to count the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States and announce the official results of the 2020 election. Due to the heroism of United States Capitol Police (``USCP'') officers, along with their federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, the rioters failed to prevent Congress from fulfilling its constitutional duty.…”