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SCONRES 3

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States.

119th Congress Introduced by Deb Fischer and 1 co-sponsor

Authorizes lying in state in the Capitol rotunda for James Earl Carter, Jr., Jan 7–9, 2025, and directs the Architect of the Capitol to arrange the ceremony.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill Summary · SCONRES 3

Summary of SCONRES 3 (2025) — Lying in State of James Earl Carter, Jr.

Purpose

SCONRES 3 is a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the U.S. Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of the late James Earl Carter, Jr. (Jimmy Carter), the 39th President of the United States. It recognizes his service to the nation and the world and directs arrangements for a formal period in the rotunda.

Key provisions

  • Authorizes the remains of James Earl Carter, Jr. to lie in state in the Capitol rotunda:
    • Specified period: from January 7, 2025 until January 9, 2025.
  • Directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House, to take all necessary steps to accomplish the lying-in-state.
  • Authorizes and directs the AOC to transfer the historic catafalque (the platform used for viewing coffins) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the rotunda for use in the services.

Who is affected

  • The Architect of the Capitol: principal agency responsible for planning and executing the arrangements.
  • Congressional leadership (Senate Majority Leader and Speaker of the House): provide direction to the AOC for arrangements.
  • Capitol operations and security personnel (e.g., Capitol Police): involved in logistics, public access, and security (not named specifically in the text).
  • The public and visitors: will have the opportunity to pay respects during the authorized period in the rotunda.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced in the Senate on January 3, 2025.
  • Considered and agreed to in the Senate by Unanimous Consent on January 3, 2025.
  • Received in the House January 3, 2025; agreed to without objection the same day. Motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
  • The enrolled/engrossed text specifies the rotunda dates (Jan 7–9, 2025) and the catafalque transfer.

Legal effect and fiscal notes

  • As a concurrent resolution, this measure governs internal congressional operations (use of the Capitol) and does not require the President’s signature.
  • The resolution does not appropriate funds or specify funding sources; it directs the AOC to make arrangements (costs would generally be handled through existing agency budgets and interagency coordination).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Amy Klobuchar
  • Cosponsor: Senator Deb Fischer

This resolution is ceremonial/administrative in nature, setting the time, place, and logistical authority for official lying-in-state honors for the late President Carter.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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