Press Releases

U.S. Capitol Police Assistant Chief Pittman Recognized as "Outstanding Advocate for Women in Federal Law Enforcement"

October 27, 2020 Press Release

Honored by Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE)

Chief Steven A. Sund announced today that Assistant Chief Yogananda Pittman is the 2020 recipient of the Women in Federal Law Enforcement’s (WIFLE) “Outstanding Advocate for Women in Federal Law Enforcement” award.

U.S. Supreme Court Press Release: Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Lie in Repose at U.S. Supreme Court September 23 & 24, 2020

September 21, 2020 Press Release

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Public May Pay Respects Outside the Court Building

For Immediate Release: September 21, 2020

For Further Information Contact: Kathleen Arberg; (202) 479-3211

Access to West Front of U.S. Capitol Restricted for Inauguration Platform Construction

September 3, 2020 Press Release

Restrictions in Effect September 7, 2020 through February 28, 2021

In preparation for the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021, beginning on Monday, September 7, 2020, access to the West Front of the U.S. Capitol will be restricted to allow for the safe and secure construction of the Inaugural platform, stands, and other infrastructure necessary to support the event.