hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Authorizes Capitol rotunda for six fallen Air Force members' lying in state.
Sponsored by Mr. Mast and Mrs. Beatty.
Introduced in House, referred to committee.
This resolution, introduced by Mr. Mast and Mrs. Beatty, proposes that the U.S. Capitol rotunda be used for the lying in state of six Air Force members who died while serving in "Operation Epic Fury." It was referred to the House Committee on House Administration, which handles matters related to the Capitol complex. The bill has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 18, 2026, and immediately referred to the Committee on House Administration. This committee must consider the bill and vote to send it to the full House for a vote. If it passes the House, it would then need to pass the Senate and be signed by the President (or be passed over a veto) to become law. As a concurrent resolution, it does not technically become law but expresses the will of both chambers.
If this concurrent resolution passes both the House and the Senate, it would authorize a formal ceremony where the remains of 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 would lie in state in the Capitol rotunda. This is a rare honor typically reserved for distinguished public figures, providing a public space for national mourning and recognition of their service during "Operation Epic Fury." The date of the ceremony would be determined jointly by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.
Supporters Say
Supporters would emphasize honoring the sacrifice and distinguished service of fallen military members.
Critics Say
Measures like this, honoring fallen service members, rarely face significant formal opposition.
Resolutions to honor fallen military personnel with ceremonies like lying in state typically receive broad bipartisan support. Those in favor would likely highlight the importance of publicly acknowledging the ultimate sacrifice made by these service members for the nation. It is generally understood as a symbolic act of national respect and gratitude rather than a contentious policy issue, meaning formal critics or opposing arguments are highly uncommon.