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This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda for a lying-in-state ceremony honoring two Iowa National Guard sergeants: Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and William Nathaniel Howard, both from the 1st Squadron of the 113th Cavalry Regiment. A lying-in-state ceremony is a formal honor typically reserved for distinguished military members and government officials, allowing the public and Congress to pay respects to the deceased. The specific date for the ceremony will be determined jointly by the Senate President pro tempore, the House Speaker, and the Architect of the Capitol, who will handle all necessary arrangements. The resolution was introduced in December 2025 and referred to the House Administration Committee. No special funding is required, as this resolution simply permits the use of an existing Capitol facility for this ceremonial purpose.

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