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US HCRes10

US HCRes10
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Second World War upon death.


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Introduced
01/30/2019
In Committee
01/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Second World War upon death. This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor, upon death, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II, at the election of the individual or their next of kin.

AI Summary

This Concurrent Resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol Rotunda, a prominent central space within the U.S. Capitol Building, to honor the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions during World War II. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. This honor, which allows the individual to lie in state or honor, will be granted upon their death, and the decision to accept this honor will be made by the recipient themselves or their closest family members. The Architect of the Capitol, under the guidance of the Senate's President pro tempore and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, will be responsible for carrying out the necessary arrangements to implement this provision.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (37)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 01/30/2019)

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