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H.Con.Res. 10House116th Congress (2019-2021)In Committee

Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Second World War upon death.

Sponsored by Carol D. MillerRep. Carol D. Miller (R-WV)
Introduced January 30, 2019

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The resolution allows the Capitol’s rotunda to be used to honor the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient when they die. It permits that individual (or their next of kin) to lie in honor in the rotunda. The measure directs Capitol officials to carry out the honor, affecting the recipient, their family, and the Capitol’s ceremonial procedures.

Key Provisions

  • The last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient (or their next of kin) may lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda after death.
  • The Architect of the Capitol, guided by the Senate president pro tempore and the House Speaker, must arrange the honor.

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

January 30, 2019

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Introduced in House

January 30, 2019

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

January 30, 2019

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Introduced in HouseIssued January 30, 2019

IV

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. CON. RES. 10

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 30, 2019

Mrs. Miller submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Second World War upon death.

1.

Honoring last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of Second World War

(a)

Use of rotunda

At the election of the individual (or next of kin of the individual), the last individual to die who was awarded the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II shall be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon death.

(b)

Implementation

The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction and supervision of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take the necessary steps to implement subsection (a) upon the death of the individual described in such subsection.