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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

Summary of Bill HCONRES 25

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.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 25

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.

Current Status of Bill HCONRES 25

Bill HCONRES 25 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since March 29, 2023. Bill HCONRES 25 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2023.  Bill HCONRES 25's most recent activity was Message on Senate action sent to the House. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 25

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 25

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 25

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.
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.

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