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Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.
Summary
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda for a lying-in-state ceremony honoring six Air Force service members: Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons. These individuals served with distinction in Operation Epic Fury. The date for the ceremony will be determined by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, and the Architect of the Capitol will coordinate the necessary arrangements under their direction.
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Sponsor (1)
1 cosponsor
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Brian J. Mast’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $236,075
- EDW C LEVY CO $13,200
- NOBLE PROPERTIES $7,600
- EXPEDITED TRAVEL $7,100
- BLUE OWL CAPITAL $6,600
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Actions (2)
- Mar 18, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. · house
- Mar 18, 2026 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 18, 2026
Mr. Mast (for himself and Mrs. Beatty) 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 state of the remains of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That in recognition of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons, who served with distinction in support of Operation Epic Fury, their remains shall be permitted to lie in state in the rotunda of the Capitol on a date to be determined by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take all necessary steps for the accomplishment of that purpose. <all>
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