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119-hr-3642119th Congress

Final Honors Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]

Introduced

Summary

Allows certain fallen service members' remains to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol rotunda upon request by their primary surviving next of kin. It would require the relevant military Secretary to notify that next of kin and lets the Architect of the Capitol set dates and rules while excluding cases covered by section 105 of title 38.

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  • Families: Primary surviving next of kin could request this honor and would be notified by the Secretary concerned under the bill's rules.
  • Fallen service members: The honor would apply to members who die on or after enactment and excludes injuries covered by section 105 of title 38.
  • Capitol administration: The Architect of the Capitol, acting under direction from the Speaker and the President pro tempore, would determine the date, time, and regulations to carry out the lying in honor.

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Families may request Capitol honor for fallen troops

If enacted, this bill would let some fallen service members lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda. The primary surviving next of kin could request it after a line-of-duty death. It would not apply if section 105 of title 38 excludes the injury. The Architect of the Capitol, guided by House and Senate leaders, would set the date, time, and rules. The Architect would also define who is the primary surviving next of kin. The appropriate military Secretary would notify the primary next of kin. It would cover members who die on or after enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]

FL • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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