WASHINGTON – Committee on House Administration Chairman Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) and Ranking Member Robert Brady (D-PA) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Capitol Police Officers’ quick actions to protect both people and the Capitol grounds during today’s incident involving a suspect and vehicle:

“The U.S. Capitol Police Officers and the entire police force are to be commended for their brave and swift actions during today’s incident to secure the Capitol Complex and all of the occupants, including numerous visitors. It cannot be repeated enough how grateful we all are for the risks these officers assume to protect each of us every day. We thank them for their constant vigilance, and our Committee will remain in constant contact to support the U.S. Capitol Police as they investigate today’s incident.”

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