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HCONRES 103118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.

Policy Area: Congress
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 12, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Executive Summary

This concurrent resolution from the 118th Congress authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda for the lying in honor of Ralph Puckett, Jr., who is recognized as the last Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Korean conflict. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on House Administration but ultimately failed or expired without further action. The resolution pertains to ceremonial use of a significant government space to honor a distinguished individual.

Bottom Line

The bill sought to permit a ceremonial honor in the Capitol rotunda for Ralph Puckett, Jr., but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda for a lying in honor ceremony.
  • Specifically honors Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean conflict.
  • Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on House Administration but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Ralph Puckett, Jr. and his family', 'U.S. Congress as the custodian of the Capitol', 'Military and veteran communities recognizing Medal of Honor recipients']

Potential Concerns

['No detailed implementation or cost provisions are included in the bill text.', 'Authority to use the rotunda is subject to committee and congressional approval processes.', 'Lack of further legislative action means no formal oversight or enforcement mechanisms were established.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. It relates to congressional procedures for honoring distinguished individuals in the Capitol. The bill did not advance and expired, indicating no further legislative consideration or debate occurred.

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Indirect Effects

['May set a precedent for future ceremonial uses of the Capitol rotunda for honoring military or other distinguished individuals.', 'Could enhance public awareness and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients and their historical significance.', 'Potentially influences congressional procedures related to ceremonial honors.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks detailed text and official summary, limiting full transparency on implementation details. The failure to advance past committee referral means no formal congressional debate or public record of deliberations is available. Monitoring similar future resolutions could provide insight into evolving congressional practices for ceremonial honors.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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