Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Sponsored By: Representative Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Passed Senate
Summary
Authorizes two Capitol Grounds events honoring fallen law enforcement officers. The National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary may hold the 45th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on May 15, 2026, or another date designated by the Speaker of the House and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, with setup May 7 and takedown May 17. They may also hold a National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition on May 14, 2026, or another date designated by those same authorities. Events must be free and open to the public. Sponsors cover all expenses and liabilities. With approval from the Architect of the Capitol they may erect stages and sound equipment. The Capitol Police Board enforces restrictions on sales, advertising, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds.
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Free police memorial and exhibition at Capitol
This resolution authorizes two public events on the Capitol Grounds. The Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition is on May 14, 2026, unless leaders set another date. The National Peace Officers' Memorial Service is on May 15, 2026, unless leaders set another date. Setup for the Memorial Service starts May 7, 2026. Takedown ends by May 17, 2026. The events are free and open to the public and must not interfere with Congress. The Architect of the Capitol must approve stages and sound equipment. The Capitol Police Board enforces the ban on sales, ads, displays, and solicitations (40 U.S.C. 5104(c)). The sponsors pay all expenses and take full liability.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
PA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
AZ • D
Sponsored 2/3/2026
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