119-HCONRES-73 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary — 119-HCONRES-73

Based on the text of H. Con. Res. 73 as introduced on February 3, 2026, and its listed House actions the same day. No formal opposition is identified in the measure itself.

1) Headline Summary: Allows the annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition to take place on the U.S. Capitol Grounds in mid‑May 2026, with sponsors footing the bill and events open to the public.

2) What It Does: The resolution authorizes use of the Capitol Grounds for two events: (a) the 45th National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service honoring officers who died in the line of duty in 2025 (scheduled for May 15, 2026, with setup May 7 and takedown by May 17), and (b) the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (scheduled for May 14, 2026). Events must be free and open to the public, arranged not to interfere with congressional business, and the sponsors—the National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary—assume all expenses and liabilities. It also permits temporary stages/sound equipment (subject to approval) and directs the Capitol Police Board to enforce existing restrictions on sales, advertising, and solicitations on the Grounds.

• 3) Who’s For It: Introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R‑PA) and Rep. Greg Stanton (D‑AZ), signaling bipartisan backing at introduction.
• The National Fraternal Order of Police (and its auxiliary), which would sponsor and run the memorial and exhibition.
• Members who traditionally support annual observances honoring fallen law‑enforcement officers.

• 4) Who’s Against It: No formal or organized opposition is noted in the text or initial actions.
• Potential concerns sometimes raised around such events include security and crowd‑management demands or possible disruption to congressional operations; the resolution addresses these by requiring no interference with Congress and by making sponsors pay all costs.

5) What’s Next: As of February 3, 2026, it has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. If the House agrees and the Senate concurs (as required for concurrent resolutions), the authorization takes effect; concurrent resolutions are not presented to the President for signature.

6) Tone: Neutral, plain‑English explanation for general audiences.