Pelosi said in a letter to lawmakers that the commission would be modelled on a similar one convened after the Sept 11, 2001 attack on New York and the Pentagon. She has tasked retired US Army Lieutenant General Russel Honoré with assessing security needs of the Capitol in the aftermath of the attack. Based on his interim findings, she said Congress must allocate additional funds "to provide for the safety of members and the security of the Capitol." Last month, the US Capitol Police head urged lawmakers to add permanent fencing and back-up security, noting a 2006 security assessment recommended installation of a permanent perimeter fence around the Capitol. Many lawmakers and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser have urged congressional leaders not to adopt permanent fencing or permanent military security.

Source: bd News24 February 15, 2021 21:11 UTC