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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jan 2021): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
This resolution would allow the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda upon their death, if that individual or their next of kin chooses. The Architect of the Capitol would be responsible for carrying out the necessary arrangements, under the direction of the Senate President pro tempore and the House Speaker.
This measure specifically affects the final surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient and their family, offering them a potential opportunity for national recognition. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2021 and referred to the Committee on House Administration. As a concurrent resolution, it requires agreement from both the House and the Senate to be enacted. In its previous introduction in the 117th Congress, the resolution was not brought to a vote.
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Official summary
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor, upon death, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II, at the election of the individual or their next of kin.
Timeline
21 Jan 2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 7 do?
- This resolution would allow the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda upon their death, if that individual or their next of kin chooses. The Architect of the Capitol would be responsible for carrying out the necessary arrangements, under the direction of the Senate President pro tempore and the House Speaker. This measure specifically affects the final surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient and their family, offering them a potential opportunity for national recognition. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2021 and referred to the Committee on House Administration. As a concurrent resolution, it requires agreement from both the House and the Senate to be enacted. In its previous introduction in the 117th Congress, the resolution was not brought to a vote.
- Has H.Con.Res. 7 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 7. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 7?
- H.Con.Res. 7 was sponsored by Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-3] (R-WV), with 43 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 7?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (21 Jan 2021).
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