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.
Latest Action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Official Summary
This concurrent resolution authorizes the Capitol rotunda to be used for the lying in state of the remains of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States. The lying in state shall take place from January 7, 2025, until January 9, 2025.
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AI Government Intelligence™This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States. The resolution is a formal congressional action to permit this ceremonial use of the Capitol space. The bill has passed the House and the latest action was a motion to reconsider laid on the table, agreed to without objection, indicating procedural closure.
The resolution formally permits the Capitol rotunda to be used for the lying in state of former President Jimmy Carter, a ceremonial honor reflecting his status as a former president.
- The bill is a Senate-originated concurrent resolution numbered S.Con.Res.3 in the 119th Congress.
- It authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of James Earl Carter, Jr.
- The resolution has passed the House and the latest procedural action was a motion to reconsider laid on the table without objection.
['The family and legacy of James Earl Carter, Jr.', 'Congress, by facilitating a formal and respectful ceremony.', 'The public, who may attend or observe the lying in state.']
['The resolution does not specify funding or security arrangements, which may require coordination and resources from Capitol security and administrative bodies.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are detailed in the text provided.', 'The bill text is not included, limiting detailed analysis of procedural or logistical provisions.']
The resolution is a traditional congressional measure used to authorize ceremonial honors for former presidents. It reflects established congressional practice for honoring deceased national leaders by permitting the use of the Capitol rotunda for lying in state. The bill's passage in the House and procedural closure indicates bipartisan agreement on this ceremonial matter.
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['The authorization may require coordination among multiple federal agencies for security and event logistics.', 'The ceremonial use of the rotunda may set a precedent for future lying in state authorizations.', 'Public and media attention on the event could temporarily increase Capitol security and visitor management demands.']
The absence of the full bill text limits the ability to fully assess procedural details, funding, and oversight mechanisms. Transparency would be improved by providing the complete legislative text. Additionally, while the resolution is ceremonial, the lack of explicit funding or resource provisions may require separate administrative actions to ensure proper implementation.
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