Eugene Goodman | |
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![]() Goodman (left) receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal from US President Joe Biden in 2023 | |
Deputy Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate | |
Acting January 20, 2021 – March 2, 2021 | |
Sergeant at Arms | Jennifer Hemingway (acting)[1] |
Preceded by | Jennifer Hemingway[1] |
Succeeded by | Kelly Fado[2] |
Personal details | |
Born | 1980 (age 43–44) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Law enforcement officer |
Known for | January 6 United States Capitol attack |
Awards | Presidential Citizens Medal (2023) |
Police career | |
Department | ![]() |
Service years | 2009–present |
Military career | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 2002–2006[3] |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | 101st Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Eugene Goodman (born 1980) is an American United States Capitol Police officer who diverted invading rioters from the United States Senate chamber during the January 6 Capitol attack. Goodman is a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Iraq War. He served as the Acting Deputy Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate from January 20, 2021, to March 2, 2021.[4][2]
On February 12, 2021, the Senate adopted a resolution awarding Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal,[5] a resolution that died in the 117th Congress and never passed the House of Representatives.[6] On January 6, 2023, President Joe Biden awarded him the Presidential Citizens Medal.
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