Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

2/28/2024, 5:15 PM
Congress
118

Number
HCONRES - 25

Introduced on
2023-03-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 20, 2023, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 25, also known as the "Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust," is a piece of legislation that allows for the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

The bill specifically authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall, which is located in the Capitol Visitor Center, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. This ceremony is meant to honor and remember the millions of individuals who lost their lives during the Holocaust, and to educate the public about the atrocities that occurred during this dark period in history.

By allowing for the use of Emancipation Hall for this important ceremony, the bill aims to ensure that the memory of the Holocaust and its victims is preserved and honored in a meaningful way. This legislation highlights the importance of remembering and learning from the past in order to prevent such atrocities from happening again in the future. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 25 serves as a significant step towards ensuring that the victims of the Holocaust are never forgotten, and that their stories continue to be told and remembered for generations to come.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedAuthorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays•
Crime victims•
Europe•
Germany•
Religion•
U.S. Capitol•
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/5/2023

This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 20, 2023, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.


Latest Action3/30/2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.