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  • S. CON. RES. 3 — 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.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:253

    S. CON. RES. 3 is a resolution from the Senate that honors the late James Earl Carter, Jr., who served as the 39th President of the United States. It allows his remains to lie in state in the rotunda of the Capitol from January 7 to January 9, 2025. The resolution also authorizes the use of...

    Simple Explanation

    James Earl Carter, Jr., who was the 39th leader of the United States, will have a special honor where people can visit his coffin at the Capitol building from January 7 to January 9, 2025. The people in charge will make sure everything is set up nicely for this event.

  • H. CON. RES. 1 — Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.
    Status:Received in Senate
    Words:167

    H. CON. RES. 1 grants permission for the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate to call for the assembly of Congress outside of Washington, D.C., if they believe it is necessary for public interest. This decision must be made in consultation with the Minority Leaders of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says that if it's important for everyone, the leaders of the U.S. Congress can choose to meet somewhere other than Washington, D.C. They have to talk to other leaders before deciding.