119-HCONRES-77 Journalist Public Summary
A ceremonial measure to let seven U.S. soldiers killed during Operation Epic Fury lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda; such honors are rare, typically bipartisan, and must be approved by both the House and Senate before arrangements proceed. (aoc.gov)
Headline Summary
Authorize a Capitol Rotunda lying‑in‑state ceremony for seven U.S. soldiers killed during Operation Epic Fury. (aoc.gov)
What It Does
This concurrent resolution would permit the remains of Army Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien, Capt. Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, Sgt. Declan J. Coady, and Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda—a rare national honor. Arrangements would be set by congressional leaders and carried out by the Architect of the Capitol once both chambers agree. (apnews.com)
Who’s For It
- Sponsors: Reps. Brian Mast (R‑FL), Don Bacon (R‑NE), and Byron Donalds (R‑FL).
- These memorial resolutions are usually bipartisan and often adopted without objection; for example, the 2025 resolution allowing President Carter to lie in state cleared the Senate by unanimous consent. (govinfo.gov)
Who’s Against It
- No organized opposition has been publicly noted as of March 13, 2026; Rotunda‑use measures for memorials are typically procedural and noncontroversial. (everycrsreport.com)
- Occasional debate centers on who may receive this honor; there’s no statute setting eligibility—the House and Senate must concur. (aoc.gov)
What’s Next
As a concurrent resolution, it must be agreed to by both the House and the Senate. If adopted, the Architect of the Capitol will handle logistics once congressional leaders set the date. Status on March 13, 2026: newly introduced in the House on March 12, 2026 and at the start of the legislative process. (aoc.gov)
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