HCONRES79Referred to Committee

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.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-18
Introduced
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Brian J. Mast
Brian J. Mast
Republican · FL · Representative
Votes with party: 97.6% (536 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-03-18

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Plain-English Summary

Congress is seeking permission to hold a formal state funeral ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda for six Air Force service members who died in service to their country. This honor allows their remains to lie in state in one of the nation's most sacred spaces, giving the public and government officials an opportunity to pay their respects to these military personnel. The House Committee on House Administration will review whether to approve this ceremonial use of the Capitol building.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 79 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 79 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. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2026 Mr. Mast (for himself and Mrs. Beatty) 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 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. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That in recognition 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, who served with distinction in support of Operation Epic Fury, their 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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