Capitol attack: Events to mark one year anniversary of insurrection

Capitol attack of January 6 is nearing its one-year anniversary and Democratic lawmakers are planning to commemorate the day with a series of events, House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.

At least three events have already been set in motion by the United States Congress so far. These include a discussion among historians about the narrative of that day, a prayerful vigil in the evening and an opportunity for people to share their experiences and reflections from that day.

In her statement, Pelosi called the string of events a “solemn observance” to mark the day when a huge crowd marched inside the United States Capitol complex in Washington DC in order to disrupt the certification of votes of then-President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

All events on January 6 will be live streamed for Congressional associates of the House of Representatives so they can “watch and participate from their districts.” The lower legislative chamber of the United States will not remain in session on January 6.

It is unclear if any lawmakers from the Republican party have been sent the letter so far. 

Currently, the House of Representatives’ January 6 committee has been active in investigating the Capitol storming and has been questioning those allegedly linked. Former United States President Donald Trump’s two allies– Steve Bannon and Mark Meadows– have so far been held in contempt for failing to comply with subpoenas.

Scott Perry, a lawmaker in the United States House of Representatives, has become the first sitting legislator to be approached by the January 6 committee in connection to the ongoing investigation of the Capitol insurrection.

According to reports from New York Times, at least five people died in the Capitol complex on January 6. These included law enforcement officer Brian D. Sicknick, Air Force veteran Ashli Babbitt, Kevin Greeson, Rosanne Boyland and Benjamin Philips.