SCONRES 3
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.
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This concurrent resolution formally allows for the late James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States, to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda. The lying in state will occur from January 7th to January 9th, 2025. The Architect of the Capitol is tasked with arranging the necessary logistics to accommodate this event, including moving a catafalque from the Visitor Center Exhibition Hall to the Rotunda.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the use of the Capitol Rotunda for lying in state.
- Specifies the dates for the lying in state: January 7-9, 2025.
- Directs the Architect of the Capitol to take necessary steps.
- Authorizes the transfer of a catafalque to the Rotunda.
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- The Carter Family
- The United States Government
- The Architect of the Capitol
- Members of Congress
- Visitors to the Capitol
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. CON. RES. 3
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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.