# Plain Language Summary: Harry Reid Capitol Rotunda Lying in State

This is a simple resolution that gives permission for former Senator Harry Reid's body to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda. "Lying in state" is a formal honor where a deceased government official's remains are placed in a prominent location so members of Congress, staff, and the public can pay their respects before the funeral.

The Capitol Rotunda is the grand circular room at the center of the Capitol building—it's one of the most important and symbolic spaces in Congress. Only certain high-ranking government officials receive this honor, so it's considered a significant tribute. This resolution is essentially Congress saying "yes, we want to hold this formal ceremony for Senator Reid in this special location."

This doesn't affect everyday people directly, but it reflects how Congress honors one of its own members. Harry Reid was a long-serving Senator from Nevada who held leadership positions in the Senate. The resolution is a ceremonial way for the institution to recognize his service and allow people to pay final respects in a dignified setting. It's similar to how other former presidents and prominent members of Congress have been honored in the past.

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Harry Mason Reid, Jr., a Senator from the State of Nevada.

Klobuchar, Amy

 <p>This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on January 12, 2022, for the lying in state of the remains of the Honorable Harry Reid, Jr., late a Senator from Nevada.</p>