Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would grant official permission for the remains of six United States Air Force service members to lie in state in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The six individuals honored are Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons. Lying in state in the Capitol rotunda is one of the highest honors the United States government can bestow, typically reserved for presidents, members of Congress, and other distinguished public servants or military heroes.

The bill directly affects the families of these six Air Force members, who would be able to participate in a formal public tribute at the Capitol. It also gives the American public an opportunity to pay their respects to these service members in person. The use of the Capitol rotunda for this purpose requires authorization from Congress, which is why this legislation is necessary — the decision cannot be made by a single official or agency alone.

The bill has been referred to the House Committee on House Administration, which oversees the operations and use of Capitol facilities. That committee would need to approve the bill before it could move forward for a full vote in the House and Senate. No additional government spending or policy changes are included in this legislation — its sole purpose is to formally authorize this tribute to these six fallen service members.