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Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth.
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth.
Summary
This concurrent resolution authorizes the remains of Charles James Kirk to lie in honor in the rotunda of the United States Capitol. The date and duration of the lying in honor ceremony would be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate. The Architect of the Capitol would be directed to take all necessary steps to accomplish the ceremony under the direction of the Speaker and President pro tempore. The resolution describes Kirk as a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and youth political engagement.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC)
14 cosponsors
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX)
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ)
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO)
- Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] (R-FL)
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX)
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ)
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX)
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL)
- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY)
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA)
- Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R-FL)
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH)
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ)
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC)
Actions (2)
- Sep 15, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. · house
- Sep 15, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 15, 2025
Ms. Mace (for herself, Mr. Biggs of Arizona, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Massie, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Patronis, Mr. Babin, Mr. McGuire, Ms. Boebert, Mr. Gill of Texas, and Mr. Jackson of Texas) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth, shall be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on a date and for a period of time to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, and the Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, shall take all necessary steps for the accomplishment of that purpose. <all>
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