H. Con. Res. 77 (119th)Bill Overview

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…

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Cosponsors
Support
Republican
Introduced
Mar 12, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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President
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01 · The brief

This concurrent resolution authorizes use of the Capitol Rotunda for the lying in state of seven U.S. Army members who served in support of Operation Epic Fury.

The resolution directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, with the Architect of the Capitol, to set the date and take necessary steps to accomplish the lying in state.

Passage95/100

Ceremonial, narrowly focused, historically uncontroversial; high chance both chambers approve. Note: concurrent resolutions do not become statute.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise and clear ceremonial authorization that names the individuals involved, delegates scheduling to legislative leaders, and directs the Architect of the Capitol to execute the arrangements.

Contention8/100

Progressives stress accountability for the underlying operation

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
Targeted stakeholdersFederal agencies
Likely helped
  • Targeted stakeholdersProvides formal national recognition and honor for the seven service members' sacrifice.
  • Targeted stakeholdersOffers a public mourning space to support grieving families and communities.
  • Targeted stakeholdersMay bolster military morale by visibly acknowledging combat fatalities and service.
Likely burdened
  • Federal agenciesCeremony will incur federal costs for security, staffing, and logistics.
  • Targeted stakeholdersTemporary disruptions to public access and legislative scheduling at the Capitol may occur.
  • Targeted stakeholdersSets precedent potentially increasing frequency and cumulative costs of future rotunda ceremonies.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives stress accountability for the underlying operation
Progressive90%

Likely supportive of honoring fallen service members and the families' grief.

May express caution if the underlying operation involved civilian harm or controversial policy choices.

Leans supportive
Centrist98%

Generally supportive as a traditional, nonpartisan honor for fallen troops.

Would look for efficient execution and minimal cost, while avoiding unnecessary political spectacle.

Leans supportive
Conservative98%

Strongly supportive as an appropriate, honorable tribute to fallen military personnel and a defense of tradition.

Sees use of the Rotunda as fitting recognition of service.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

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Floor

Still ahead

President

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Law

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Passage likelihood95/100

Ceremonial, narrowly focused, historically uncontroversial; high chance both chambers approve. Note: concurrent resolutions do not become statute.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Timing and scheduling by both chambers
  • Any individual member procedural objections
05 · Recent votes

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06 · Go deeper

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Progressives stress accountability for the underlying operation

Ceremonial, narrowly focused, historically uncontroversial; high chance both chambers approve. Note: concurrent resolutions do not become s…

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Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise and clear ceremonial authorization that names the individuals involved, delegates scheduling to legislative leaders, and directs the Architect of the Cap…

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