The US Capitol Police department has obtained intelligence pointing to a possible plot to "breach the Capitol by an identified militia group," the agency says.
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The Capitol Police statement added that it is working with local, state and federal agencies "to stop any threats to the Capitol," adding that it was "taking the intelligence seriously".
No further details on the threat were provided.
The threat appears to be connected to a conspiracy theory, mainly promoted by some supporters of QAnon, that former president Donald Trump will rise again to power on March 4, which was the original presidential inauguration day until 1933 when it was moved to January 20.
The Capitol Police statement noted that it already has made "significant security upgrades" at the Capitol, home to the US House of Representatives and Senate.
It was unclear if these upgrades were done in response to this latest threat or whether it includes the measures already in place following the January 6 riot.
There was no indication that the Senate or House would alter their legislative activities on Thursday.
The House is aiming to debate and pass a policing reform bill on Thursday.
The Senate could be in the midst of a potentially long debate and votes on a COVID-19 aid bill.
Australian Associated Press
