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Congress·In Progress·27 days ago

Capitol Grounds Use: Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and Honor Guard Exhibition

Key Points

  • Congress would allow the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to hold a public memorial on the Capitol Grounds to honor officers who died in the line of duty in 2025.
  • The memorial is set for May 15, 2026 (with setup starting May 7 and takedown finished by May 17), unless House and Senate leaders pick a different date.
  • A separate Honor Guard and pipe band exhibition would be allowed on the Capitol Grounds on May 14, 2026, unless leaders choose another date.
  • The events must be free and open to the public, and they must be planned so they don’t disrupt Congress’s work.
  • The sponsors must pay all costs and take responsibility for any problems, while Capitol officials and Capitol Police enforce rules like limits on selling and soliciting on the grounds.
VeteransCriminal Justice

Milestones

3 milestones6 actions
Feb 11, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Feb 11, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 11, 2026House

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

Feb 4, 2026House

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

Feb 3, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHCONRES 73
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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