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H.Con.Res. 115House115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed Congress

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

Sponsored by Lou BarlettaRep. Lou Barletta (R-PA)
Introduced March 15, 2018

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This concurrent resolution authorizes the Fraternal Order of Police to use the Capitol Grounds for two public events in May 2018: a memorial service honoring law‑enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, and an exhibition showcasing honor guard and pipe‑band performances. The events must be free, open to the public, and conducted without disrupting congressional activities, with the sponsors covering all expenses and following Capitol security and architectural guidelines.

Key Provisions

  • Allows the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to hold the 37th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service on the Capitol Grounds, scheduled for May 15, 2018 (with setup starting May 11 and takedown by May 16).
  • Allows the same organization to hold a National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition on the Capitol Grounds on May 14, 2018.
  • Both events must be free to the public, must not interfere with congressional business, and must follow rules set by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board.
  • The sponsoring organization is responsible for all costs and liabilities associated with the events.
  • The Capitol Police Board will enforce existing restrictions on sales, advertising, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds during the events.

Legislative Activity

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

April 23, 2018

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

March 15, 2018

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

March 15, 2018

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

March 16, 2018

HouseCommittee

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

March 16, 2018

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

April 12, 2018

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

April 12, 2018

HouseFloor

Mr. Barletta asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

April 17, 2018 • 5:23 PM

HouseCommittee

Committee on Transportation discharged.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

April 17, 2018

HouseFloor

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H3381)

April 17, 2018 • 5:23 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3381)

April 17, 2018 • 5:23 PM

HouseFloor

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3381)

April 17, 2018 • 5:23 PM

HouseFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

April 17, 2018 • 5:23 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate.

April 18, 2018

SenateFloor

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2330)

April 19, 2018

SenateFloor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

April 23, 2018

Floor Debate

2 members

What members said about H.Con.Res. 115 on the floor

2 Republicans
Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Apr 19, 2018

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 115, which was received from the House. I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent…

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Lou Barletta
Rep. Lou BarlettaR-PA-11 · Apr 17, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure be discharged from further consideration of House Concurrent Resolution 115, and ask for its immediate…

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One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America

At the Second Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen

H. CON. RES. 115

April 19, 2018

Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

1.

Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers Memorial Service

(a)

In general

The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 37th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2017.

(b)

Date of Memorial Service

The Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2018, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate, with preparation for the event to begin on May 11, 2018, and takedown completed on May 16, 2018.

2.

Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition

(a)

In general

The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition.

(b)

Date of Exhibition

The Exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2018, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate.

3.

Terms and conditions

(a)

In general

Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be—

(1)

free of admission charge and open to the public; and

(2)

arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress.

(b)

Expenses and liabilities

The sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events.

4.

Event preparations

Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition.

5.

Enforcement of restrictions

The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the events.

Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Secretary of the Senate.