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Honoring Heroes: Allowing Medal of Honor Recipients to Lie in Capitol

New legislation permits the remains of Medal of Honor recipients to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, if requested by their primary next of kin. This aims to recognize their service and sacrifice for the nation. The law applies to individuals who pass away on or after its enactment date.
Key points
Allows Medal of Honor recipients' remains to lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda upon request from their closest family.
The Architect of the Capitol will manage arrangements, including dates and times.
This law applies to individuals who die on or after the date it becomes effective.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6378
Sponsor: Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]
Process start date: 2023-11-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To permit the remains of any Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6378.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows Medal of Honor recipients' remains to lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda upon request from their closest family.
  • The Architect of the Capitol will manage arrangements, including dates and times.
  • This law applies to individuals who die on or after the date it becomes effective.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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