Bill · H.Con.Res. 77· House(119-HCONRES-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.
- Introduced
- 3/12/2026
- Last activity
- 3/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Mast
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of seven Army members: 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. These individuals served with distinction during Operation Epic Fury. The date for the event will be decided by the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Provides highest national honor of lying in state for Army members who served with distinction.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recognition of Service: The bill provides formal recognition for seven Army members who served with distinction in Operation Epic Fury.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- 3/12/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida