Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Army Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, Captain Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens, Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, Sergeant Declan J. Coady, and Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington.
HCONRES 77 is a ceremonial resolution authorizing the use of the U.S. Capitol rotunda for a military honor called "lying in state" for the remains of seven fallen soldiers: Army Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, Captain Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, and four Sergeant First Classes (Noah L. Tietjens, Nicole M. Amor, Declan Coady, and Benjamin Pennington). The bill permits their remains to lie in state in the Capitol rotunda, a tradition reserved for military and civilian leaders who served with distinction, specifically citing their service in Operation Epic Fury. The resolution directs the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the Architect of the Capitol to coordinate the arrangements for this honor. This is a procedural measure with no new policy or funding impact, solely recognizing the service of these seven soldiers.
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026
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Brian J. Mast
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Byron Donalds
RRepublican
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Don Bacon
RRepublican
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