Congress·Passed Both·H.Con.Res. 73

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

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

Feb 3·View on Congress.gov·Read full text (3 versions)

Next up: Both chambers

Both the House and the Senate have passed versions of this bill as of May 13, 2026. The two chambers must now agree on the exact same text before it can move forward. The bill is actively moving through the final stages of the legislative process.

Legislative Progress

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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.

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Milestones

4 milestones20 actions

May 14, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 12, 2026Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2241; text: CR S2241)

May 12, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

Mar 25, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate.

The Senate has received the House-passed bill and will decide whether to take it up.

Mar 24, 2026House

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

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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 ActionMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

Data Sources

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