Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes to grant permission for the use of the United States Capitol Grounds for two specific events: the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. These events are held annually to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Because this is a non-binding concurrent resolution, it does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature; instead, it serves as an internal administrative agreement between the House and the Senate to manage the use of federal property.
If approved, the resolution would allow organizers to set up necessary structures, such as stages and seating, on the Capitol Grounds to accommodate the ceremonies. The practical impact for citizens would be the formal facilitation of these public memorial events, which typically draw large crowds of law enforcement families and supporters to the nation's capital. The resolution also ensures that the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board can coordinate logistics and security to maintain public safety during the proceedings.