Sponsor
John Thune
Senator · R-SD
Senator · R-SD
Authorizes a one-time, public ceremonial tribute to Senator Lindsey O. Graham in the Capitol Rotunda on July 28, 2026, a symbolic recognition with minimal practical consequences.
Federal employees and the public will be able to attend a formal, public tribute in the Capitol Rotunda on July 28, 2026 honoring Senator Lindsey O. Graham, allowing official recognition of his public service.
No substantive policy, budgetary, or regulatory changes; impact is purely ceremonial, which may be viewed by some as an unnecessary use of a high-profile venue.
Based on analysis of 1 section of legislative text.
Permits use of the Capitol Rotunda on July 28, 2026 for a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham and authorizes related preparations under the Architect of the Capitol's conditions.
Authorizes the use of the United States Capitol Rotunda on July 28, 2026, for a tribute honoring the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham and permits the Architect of the Capitol to authorize and carry out physical preparations for the event under prescribed conditions. The measure is limited in scope to allowing the event and necessary preparations in the Rotunda on that date.
Official title: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham.
Introduced July 21, 2026 by John Thune · Last progress July 22, 2026