Eugene Goodman
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) |
| Preceded by | Jennifer Hemingway |
| Succeeded by | Kelly Fado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1980 (age 44–45) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Law enforcement officer |
| Known for | January 6 United States Capitol attack |
| Awards | Presidential Citizens Medal (2023) |
| Police career | |
| Department | United States Capitol Police |
| Service years | 2009–present |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 2002–2006 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War |
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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.
On February 12, 2021, the Senate adopted a resolution awarding Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal, a resolution that died in the 117th Congress and never passed the House of Representatives. On January 6, 2023, President Joe Biden awarded him the Presidential Citizens Medal.