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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States.

What this bill does

  • This resolution permits use of the Capitol rotunda for former President Jimmy Carter's lying in state.
  • The public and members of Congress will be able to pay respects during the January 7-9, 2025 period.
  • No direct cost to the resolution; logistics handled by existing Capitol operations staff.

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    What criteria should Congress use to decide which former presidents receive the honor of lying in state in the Capitol rotunda?

  2. 02

    How might the Capitol's security and operational procedures need to adjust to accommodate the expected public attendance during the three-day period?

  3. 03

    Should there be any specific guidelines about the frequency or spacing of lying in state ceremonies to manage the symbolic and logistical demands on the Capitol?

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-01-03 · house · Floor

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

  2. 2025-01-03 · house · Floor

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  3. 2025-01-03 · Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  4. 2025-01-03 · house · Floor

    Mrs. Fischbach asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  5. 2025-01-03 · house · Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent.

  6. 2025-01-03 · house · Floor

    Received in the House.

  7. 2025-01-03 · senate · Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. 2025-01-03 · senate · Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12; text: CR S12)

  9. 2025-01-03 · Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. 2025-01-03 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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