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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.

4/30/2024, 11:49 PM

Summary of Bill SCONRES 33

Bill 118 sconres 33 is a concurrent resolution that authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr. Puckett was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict. The resolution allows for Puckett's remains to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda, a rare and prestigious honor reserved for individuals who have made significant contributions to the United States. Puckett's bravery and heroism during the Korean conflict have earned him this special recognition, and the resolution seeks to honor his memory and service to the country.

Congressional Summary of SCONRES 33

This concurrent resolution recognizes Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during the Korean conflict. 

The concurrent resolution also permits Puckett's remains to lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda on April 29, 2024, in honor of the Silent Generation and the more than 5.7 million men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Korean conflict from 1950 to 1953.

Current Status of Bill SCONRES 33

Bill SCONRES 33 is currently in the status of Passed in House since April 17, 2024. Bill SCONRES 33 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 17, 2024.  Bill SCONRES 33's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of April 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 33

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 33

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Military history
- U.S. Capitol
- U.S. history
- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 33

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.

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