A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable Harry Mason Reid, Jr., a Senator from the State of Nevada.

12/30/2022, 4:04 AM

This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senator from Nevada.

Bill 117 sconres 26 is a concurrent resolution that authorizes the use of the catafalque located in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center for memorial services honoring the late Senator Harry Mason Reid, Jr. from Nevada. The catafalque is a raised platform used for displaying a casket or urn during funeral or memorial services. This resolution allows for the use of this important symbol in the rotunda of the Capitol during the memorial services for Senator Reid. The resolution does not contain any controversial provisions and is a straightforward authorization for the use of the catafalque for this specific purpose. It is a respectful and bipartisan gesture to honor the life and service of Senator Reid.
Congress
117

Number
SCONRES - 26

Introduced on
2022-01-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senator from Nevada.

Bill 117 sconres 26 is a concurrent resolution that authorizes the use of the catafalque located in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center for memorial services honoring the late Senator Harry Mason Reid, Jr. from Nevada. The catafalque is a raised platform used for displaying a casket or urn during funeral or memorial services. This resolution allows for the use of this important symbol in the rotunda of the Capitol during the memorial services for Senator Reid. The resolution does not contain any controversial provisions and is a straightforward authorization for the use of the catafalque for this specific purpose. It is a respectful and bipartisan gesture to honor the life and service of Senator Reid.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable Harry Mason Reid, Jr., a Senator from the State of Nevada.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
Cemeteries and funerals•
Congressional leadership•
Congressional tributes•
Government buildings, facilities, and property•
Members of Congress•
Nevada•
Senate•
U.S. Capitol

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/4/2022

This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senato...


Latest Action1/10/2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.