Capitol Riot Costs Will Exceed $30 Million, Official Tells Congress
The architect of the Capitol and other officials told lawmakers that the physical and psychological toll of the Jan. 6 riot including damaged artifacts and staff trauma will be extensive.
A bust of former Speaker Champ Clark, hit by chemical spray during the Jan. 6 mob attack at the Capitol, was among the artwork damaged.Credit.Stefani Reynolds for The New York Times
Feb. 24, 2021
WASHINGTON The top operations and maintenance official of the United States Capitol told lawmakers on Wednesday that the costs of the Jan. 6 attack will exceed $30 million, as his office works to provide mental health services, increase security and repair historical statues and other art damaged in the riot.