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.
- Bill Number
- H.Con.Res. 79
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-18: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-24T20:03:17Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda to honor six U.S. Air Force members who died while supporting Operation Epic Fury. It permits their remains to lie in state as a formal recognition of their service.
Key Provisions
- 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 may lie in state in the Capitol rotunda.
- The date is to be set by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of those two congressional leaders, must handle all necessary arrangements.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This resolution introduces no changes to statutes or regulations. It is a one-time authorization for a ceremonial event rather than an amendment to any law.
Potential Impacts
- The event requires coordination among congressional offices and the Architect of the Capitol to prepare the rotunda.
- It provides a formal venue for public mourning and military honors within the Capitol.
- No direct effects on international relations or broad citizen rights are outlined.
Main Stakeholders
- The families of the six service members.
- The U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense.
- The Senate, House of Representatives, and Architect of the Capitol.
- Members of the public who may attend the lying in state.
Notable Implications The measure carries symbolic weight as a congressional tribute to military service but creates no new legal obligations or precedents beyond this specific instance.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-03-18: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2026-03-18: Submitted in House
- 2026-03-18: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- 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. — issued 2026-03-18 — PDF (2 pages)