Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.
Summary
What This Bill Does
This concurrent resolution authorizes a Capitol lying-in-state ceremony for six Air Force service members connected to Operation Epic Fury: Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons. It permits use of the rotunda on a date set by House and Senate leaders and directs the Architect of the Capitol to take the steps needed for the ceremony.
Who Benefits and How
Families of the six Air Force service members benefit from the highest form of congressional ceremonial honor in the Capitol rotunda. Air Force units connected to Operation Epic Fury benefit from national recognition of the service members' sacrifice. Veterans and military communities benefit from a public ceremony honoring military service and loss. Members of Congress benefit from a formal setting to honor the named service members.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Architect of the Capitol must prepare the rotunda and carry out operational steps for the lying in state. The President pro tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House must determine timing and direct ceremony arrangements. Capitol Police must manage security, access, and crowd movement. Congressional protocol offices must coordinate honors, family support, and public participation.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes use of the Capitol rotunda for the remains of six named Air Force service members to lie in state.
- Provides congressional recognition for service connected to Operation Epic Fury.
- Directs the Architect of the Capitol to take necessary steps under House and Senate leadership direction.
- Requires ceremony, security, protocol, and public-access coordination.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Authorizes the remains of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons to lie in state in the Capitol rotunda.
Key Policy Areas
Congress, Military, Commemoration
Primary Purpose
Authorizes the remains of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons to lie in state in the Capitol rotunda.
Policy Domains
Resolution provisions
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Families of Air Force service members
- Operation Epic Fury Air Force units
- Veterans communities
- Members of Congress
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Architect of the Capitol
- President pro tempore of the Senate
- House Office of the Speaker
- Capitol Police
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Submitted in House
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "architect"
- → Architect of the Capitol
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