# 119-hconres-67: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, and of Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard, of the Iowa National Guard.

119-hconres-67, Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, and of Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard, of the Iowa National Guard., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hconres-67
- Congress: 119
- Title: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, and of Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard, of the Iowa National Guard.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Lying in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda for two Iowa National Guard sergeants** would be authorized by this concurrent resolution. It would allow the remains of Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard to lie in state, with the date set by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House. - Families and the public: It would permit a formal, public tribute in the Capitol rotunda so people can pay respects. - Congressional leaders and Capitol staff: The Architect of the Capitol, under direction from congressional leaders, would take the steps needed to make the lying in state happen. - Scope and limits: The recognition is ceremonial; the resolution does not create new programs, ongoing duties, or fund long-term activities beyond arranging the lying in state.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA), 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA), 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA), 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-5300: Department of State Policy Provisions Act
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-7008: Stop Insider Trading Act
- 119-hr-5401: Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

## Sources
- [119-hconres-67 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/67)

## Related
- [119-hr-5300: Department of State Policy Provisions Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5300)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-7008: Stop Insider Trading Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7008)
- [119-hr-5401: Pay Our Troops Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5401)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2048)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hconres-67 (as of 2026-04-21).