# 119-hconres-48: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth.

119-hconres-48, Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hconres-48
- Congress: 119
- Title: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This concurrent resolution would authorize the remains of Charles James Kirk to lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda**, recognizing his lifelong advocacy for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate would set the date and duration, and the Architect of the Capitol would take the necessary steps under their direction to arrange the lying in honor.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] (R-FL), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R-FL), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX), 2025-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
- 119-hr-925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act
- 119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act

## Sources
- [119-hconres-48 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/48)

## Related
- [119-hr-7: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7)
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
- [119-hr-925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-925)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hconres-48 (as of 2026-04-21).