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January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act

6/2/2026, 5:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8802

H.R. 8802, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 13, 2026, aims to provide compensation to law enforcement officers who protected the U.S. Capitol during the events on January 6, 2021. The bill's primary focus is on acknowledging and remunerating the services of these officers in the face of the Capitol incident and may include additional purposes beyond the stated compensation for officers.

Current Status of Bill HR 8802

Bill HR 8802 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2026. Bill HR 8802 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 13, 2026.  Bill HR 8802's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 13, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8802

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
99
Democrat Cosponsors
99
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8802

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8802

To provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended the United States Capitol during the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and for other purposes.
To provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended the United States Capitol during the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and for other purposes.

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