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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

H.Con.Res. 73 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.Con.Res. 73119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 02/03/2026REP. PERRYR-PA · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.69 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)CONGRESS

2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Perry, Scott (R-PA) (Introduced 02/03/2026)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.69 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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CommitteesHouse - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Latest Action05/14/2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Summary (1)

Reported to House (03/16/2026)

This concurrent resolution authorizes the National Fraternal Order of Police to sponsor two public events on Capitol grounds: the 45th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service (on May 15, 2026) and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (on May 14, 2026). The concurrent resolution also authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate to jointly designate alternate dates. 

Text (5)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HCON 73 EH: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 73

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. That

1.Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (a)In generalThe National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 45th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2025. (b)Date of Memorial ServiceThe Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2026, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate, with preparation for the event to begin on May 7, 2026, and takedown completed on May 17, 2026.

2.Use of the Capitol grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (a)In generalThe National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition. (b)Date of ExhibitionThe Exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2026, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate.

3.Terms and conditions (a)In generalUnder conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1)free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2)arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b)Expenses and liabilitiesThe sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events.

4.Event preparationsSubject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition.

5.Enforcement of restrictionsThe Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the events. Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HCON 73 ENR: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IV One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Saturday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-six H. CON. RES. 73 May 12, 2026 Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. That

1.Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (a)In generalThe National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 45th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2025. (b)Date of Memorial ServiceThe Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2026, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate, with preparation for the event to begin on May 7, 2026, and takedown completed on May 17, 2026.

2.Use of the Capitol grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (a)In generalThe National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition. (b)Date of ExhibitionThe Exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2026, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate.

3.Terms and conditions (a)In generalUnder conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1)free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2)arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b)Expenses and liabilitiesThe sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events.

4.Event preparationsSubject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition.

5.Enforcement of restrictionsThe Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the events. Clerk of the House of Representatives.Secretary of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HCON 73 IH: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IV119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. CON. RES. 73IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 3, 2026Mr. Perry (for himself and Mr. Stanton) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureCONCURRENT RESOLUTIONAuthorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. That

1.Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (a)In generalThe National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 45th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2025. (b)Date of Memorial ServiceThe Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2026, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate, with preparation for the event to begin on May 7, 2026, and takedown completed on May 17, 2026.

2.Use of the Capitol grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (a)In generalThe National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition. (b)Date of ExhibitionThe Exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2026, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate.

3.Terms and conditions (a)In generalUnder conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1)free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2)arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b)Expenses and liabilitiesThe sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events.

4.Event preparationsSubject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition.

5.Enforcement of restrictionsThe Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the events.

RDS (RDS)

119 HCON 73 : Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. III119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. CON. RES. 73IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 25, 2026ReceivedCONCURRENT RESOLUTIONAuthorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.That1.Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service(a)In generalThe National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 45th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2025.(b)Date of Memorial ServiceThe Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2026, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate, with preparation for the event to begin on May 7, 2026, and takedown completed on May 17, 2026.2.Use of the Capitol grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition(a)In generalThe National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition.(b)Date of ExhibitionThe Exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2026, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate.3.Terms and conditions(a)In generalUnder conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be—(1)free of admission charge and open to the public; and(2)arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress.(b)Expenses and liabilitiesThe sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events.4.Event preparationsSubject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition.5.Enforcement of restrictionsThe Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the events.Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HCON 73 RH: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IVHouse Calendar No. 65119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. CON. RES. 73[Report No. 119–544]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 3, 2026Mr. Perry (for himself and Mr. Stanton) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureMarch 16, 2026Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printedCONCURRENT RESOLUTIONAuthorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.That1.Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service(a)In generalThe National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 45th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2025.(b)Date of Memorial ServiceThe Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2026, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate, with preparation for the event to begin on May 7, 2026, and takedown completed on May 17, 2026.2.Use of the Capitol grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition(a)In generalThe National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition.(b)Date of ExhibitionThe Exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2026, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate.3.Terms and conditions(a)In generalUnder conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be—(1)free of admission charge and open to the public; and(2)arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress.(b)Expenses and liabilitiesThe sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events.4.Event preparationsSubject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition.5.Enforcement of restrictionsThe Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the events.March 16, 2026Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (20)

DateChamberAll Actions
02/03/2026Library of CongressSubmitted in House
02/03/2026Library of CongressSubmitted in House
02/03/2026House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
02/04/2026House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
02/11/2026House committee actionsSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
02/11/2026House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
02/11/2026House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
03/16/2026Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-544.
03/16/2026House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-544.
03/16/2026House floor actionsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 65.
03/24/2026House floor actionsMr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
03/24/2026House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2651-2652)
03/24/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 73.
03/24/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
03/24/2026House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2651)
03/24/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/25/2026SenateReceived in the Senate.
05/12/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
05/12/2026SenateResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2241; text: CR S2241)
05/14/2026SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

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Display TitleAuthorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textAuthorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Official Title as IntroducedAuthorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

Amendments (0)

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Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee03/16/2026 Reported By
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee02/11/2026 Markup By
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee02/11/2026 Discharged from
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee02/03/2026 Referred To

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