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 Robert Joseph Dole, a Senator from the State of Kansas.

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Summary of Bill SCONRES 22

Bill 117 sconres 22 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 Robert Joseph Dole of Kansas. The catafalque is a raised platform used to support a casket during funeral or memorial services.

The resolution specifies that the catafalque will be used in connection with memorial services held in the rotunda of the Capitol for Senator Dole. Senator Dole, a highly respected and influential figure in American politics, passed away recently and is being honored with a memorial service in the Capitol rotunda.

This resolution allows for the appropriate and dignified use of the catafalque for Senator Dole's memorial service, recognizing his significant contributions to the state of Kansas and the United States as a whole. It is a bipartisan effort to honor and pay tribute to a respected public servant.

Congressional Summary of SCONRES 22

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 Robert Dole, late a Senator from Kansas.

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Current Status of Bill SCONRES 22

Bill SCONRES 22 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 8, 2021. Bill SCONRES 22 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 7, 2021. Bill SCONRES 22's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of December 8, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 22

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 22

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Cemeteries and funerals

- Congressional leadership

- Congressional tributes

- Government buildings, facilities, and property

- Kansas

- Members of Congress

- Senate

- U.S. Capitol

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 22

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 Robert Joseph Dole, a Senator from the State of Kansas.