Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton told legislators that more than $30 million in expenses were incurred by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and the security measures required in its aftermath.

On Wednesday, Blanton indicated that appropriations committees in Congress have approved a transfer request for $30 million but forecasted that repairs and money owed will exceed initial estimates.

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