Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Army Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, Captain Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, Sergeant Declan J. Coady, and Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington.

Brian J. Mast

Republican · FL · Representative

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• Byron Donalds (R-FL-19)Original· 2026-03-12
• Don Bacon (R-NE-2)Original· 2026-03-12

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-03-12

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This bill would allow seven Army soldiers who died in service to have their remains lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda, one of the highest honors the government can bestow on fallen service members. The ceremony would give Congress, government officials, and the public an opportunity to pay respects to these soldiers before their funerals. This type of authorization is typically granted for military personnel who made significant sacrifices for the country.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 77 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 77 Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Army Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, Captain Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, Sergeant Declan J. Coady, and Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2026 Mr. Mast (for himself, Mr. Bacon, and Mr. Donalds) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Army Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, Captain Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, Sergeant Declan J. Coady, and Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That in recognition of Army Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, Captain Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, Sergeant Declan J. Coady, and Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington, who served with distinction in support of Operation Epic Fury, whose remains shall be permitted to lie in state in the rotunda of the Capitol on a date to be determined by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take all necessary steps for the accomplishment of that purpose. <all>

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