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.

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Summary of Bill SCONRES 26

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.

Congressional Summary of SCONRES 26

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.

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Current Status of Bill SCONRES 26

Bill SCONRES 26 is currently in the status of Passed in House since January 10, 2022. Bill SCONRES 26 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on January 5, 2022. Bill SCONRES 26's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 10, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 26

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 26

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Cemeteries and funerals

- Congressional leadership

- Congressional tributes

- Government buildings, facilities, and property

- Members of Congress

- Nevada

- Senate

- U.S. Capitol

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 26

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.