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

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 25Received in the Senate.
• Mar 24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

**What it does:** This resolution would authorize the use of the U.S. Capitol Grounds to host two events: the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. **Who it affects:** - Law enforcement officers and their families attending memorial services - Honor guard units and pipe bands participating in the exhibition - Members of the public who attend these events - Capitol security and grounds maintenance staff **What would change:** If passed, these events would be officially permitted to take place on Capitol property. The Capitol Grounds would temporarily serve as the venue for ceremonies honoring fallen police officers and showcasing honor guard and pipe band performances. This would provide a prestigious federal location for these law enforcement-related commemorative activities. The resolution is currently in the introduced stage and would need congressional approval to take effect.

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