Eugene Goodman

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.

This article is about the police officer. For the co-founder of Velocette, see Eugene Goodman (businessman). For people with a similar name, see Gene Goodman (disambiguation).

Eugene Goodman
Goodman in 2021
Deputy Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate
Acting
January 20, 2021 – March 2, 2021
Sergeant at ArmsJennifer Hemingway (acting)
Preceded byJennifer Hemingway
Succeeded byKelly Fado
Personal details
Born1980 (age 43–44)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationLaw enforcement officer
Known forJanuary 6 United States Capitol attack
AwardsPresidential Citizens Medal (2023)
Police career
Department United States Capitol Police
Service years2009–present
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service2002–2006
Rank Sergeant
Unit101st Airborne Division
Battles/warsIraq War
January 6 United
States Capitol attack
A crowd of attackers amid a cloud of tear gas outside the Capitol (top), and an attacker inside the Capitol throws a metal trash can at a police officer (bottom)
Timeline • Planning
Background
2020 presidential election
and other causes
Related groups and persons
Participants
Notable people
Organizations
Law enforcement response
Aftermath
Biden inauguration
Investigations and charges
Corporate actions
Reactions
Impeachment and 2024 presidential election

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.

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