# Plain Language Summary

This bill gives permission for two special events to happen on the Capitol Grounds in May 2024. The Fraternal Order of Police, a major police organization, wants to hold these events to honor law enforcement officers and showcase police traditions.

The first event is the 43rd Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service, scheduled for May 15, 2024. This is a public ceremony designed to remember police officers who died in the line of duty during 2023. The second event is the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition on May 14, 2024, where law enforcement groups will demonstrate their honor guard ceremonies and perform bagpipe music. Both events will be free and open to anyone who wants to attend. The organizers can set up stages, sound systems, and other equipment needed to run these events, but they have to get approval from the Architect of the Capitol first.

The bill includes some practical rules to make sure everything runs smoothly. The events can't interfere with Congress doing its regular business, and the Capitol Police will enforce normal rules about what people can and can't do on the Capitol Grounds—meaning no unauthorized selling of merchandise or advertising. Most importantly, the Fraternal Order of Police is responsible for paying all the costs and handling any problems that come up during the events. The government isn't putting any taxpayer money toward these events; the police organization is covering everything.

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

 <p>This concurrent resolution permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor the Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition as free public events on the Capitol grounds.</p>