H.Con.Res. 16 – Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memo…

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This concurrent resolution authorizes the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to hold two public events on the Capitol Grounds: the 38th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service and a National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. The events are to honor fallen law‑enforcement officers and showcase honor‑guard and bagpipe performances, and they must be free to the public and not interfere with congressional business.

Key Provisions

Allows the Memorial Service to be held on May 15, 2019 (or another date set by the Speaker and Senate Rules Committee) with setup beginning May 11 and takedown by May 16.
Allows the Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition to be held on May 14, 2019 (or another date set by the Speaker and Senate Rules Committee).
Requires the events to be free of charge, open to the public, and conducted without disrupting congressional activities.
Places full responsibility for all costs and liabilities on the event sponsors.
Permits the sponsors, subject to approval by the Architect of the Capitol, to erect stages, sound equipment, and related structures needed for the events.
Mandates Capitol Police to enforce existing restrictions on sales, advertising, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds during the events.

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

April 11, 2019

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

February 8, 2019

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

February 8, 2019

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

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

February 8, 2019

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

February 27, 2019

HouseCommittee

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

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

February 27, 2019

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

February 27, 2019

HouseCommittee

Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-30.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

April 2, 2019

HouseCalendars

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 16.

April 2, 2019

HouseFloor

Mrs. Craig moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

April 8, 2019 • 4:45 PM

HouseFloor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3106-3107)

April 8, 2019 • 4:45 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 16.

April 8, 2019 • 4:45 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3107)

April 8, 2019 • 4:51 PM

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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3107)

April 8, 2019 • 4:51 PM

HouseFloor

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

April 8, 2019 • 4:51 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate.

April 9, 2019

SenateFloor

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2392)

April 10, 2019

SenateFloor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

April 11, 2019

Floor Debate

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What members said about H.Con.Res. 16 on the floor

2 Republicans1 Democrat

Rep. Angie CraigD-MN-2 · Apr 8, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 16) authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the…

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 16) authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H. Con. Res. 16.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 16. H. Con. Res. 16 authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds this May for the annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

The use of the Capitol Grounds is a worthy recognition of the honorable sacrifice of our Nation's brave first responders and their families.

This year, the National Peace Officers Memorial will honor 228 women and men, including 158 officers who were killed in the line of duty last year and 59 officers who responded to the attacks of September 11 and recently succumbed to illnesses resulting from their service on that tragic day. There are an additional 11 officers, as defined by the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, being memorialized who passed away between 2014 and 2018.

Unfortunately, this year's honorees also include two officers from Minnesota: Corrections Officers Joseph Gomm and Joseph Parise.

Officers Gomm and Parise's deaths are a clear reminder of the sacrifices that law enforcement officers make every day, putting their lives on the line to keep our communities safe.

My sincere condolences to the families of these fallen officers who have had to endure the tragedy of their loved ones' deaths.

I have a deep appreciation for all of these fallen officers being honored and the ultimate sacrifice that they have made on behalf of their local communities.

Mr. Speaker, I strongly support this resolution and urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this tribute to law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I encourage all of my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Rep. Mark MeadowsR-NC-11 · Apr 8, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join my colleague opposite in support of this particular resolution. I am actually an original cosponsor of H.…

Sen. John BarrassoR-WY · Apr 10, 2019

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 16, which was received from the House. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the…

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Enrolled BillIssued April 10, 2019

One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America

At the First Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen

H. CON. RES. 16

April 10, 2019

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 38th 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 2018.

(b)

Date of Memorial Service

The Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2019, 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, 2019, and takedown completed on May 16, 2019.

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, 2019, 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.

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

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