Capitol Police will boost security at train stations and airports around Washington, D.C., for traveling lawmakers, extending the security beyond the Capitol, which was stormed by protesters on Jan. 6.
Capitol Police will offer additional security during periods when more lawmakers are traveling in and out of the city, according to an email readout sent to congressional members and staff from acting House Sergeant-at-Arms Timothy Blodgett.
After former President Donald Trump’s rally regarding election fraud claims turned into a violent mob inside the halls of Congress on Jan. 6, thousands of National Guard troops were deployed to the Capitol grounds, and barriers were erected to keep the area secure from potential threats.
The Senate sergeant-at-arms developed a portal to coordinate travel information for members, Blodgett said.
Law enforcement will be placed at key locations, including the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Dulles International Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, to monitor lawmakers traveling through airports. Police will be on-site at Union Station.
“Members and staff should remain vigilant of their surroundings and immediately report anything unusual or suspicious,” the email said.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a domestic terror alert across the United States on Wednesday, warning the public of potential attacks from “violent extremists.”
