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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.
3/18/2025, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill HCONRES 17
Bill 119 hconres 17, 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 seeks to allow for the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony commemorating the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
The bill authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to permit the use of Emancipation Hall for this specific ceremony. Emancipation Hall is a significant location within the Capitol Visitor Center, and the bill aims to utilize this space to honor and remember the victims of the Holocaust.
The days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust are an important time to reflect on the atrocities committed during this dark period in history and to ensure that the memory of the victims is never forgotten. By authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for this ceremony, the bill highlights the importance of remembering and honoring the victims of the Holocaust. Overall, Bill 119 hconres 17 serves as a meaningful and non-partisan effort to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust and to ensure that their memory lives on in the Capitol Visitor Center.
The bill authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to permit the use of Emancipation Hall for this specific ceremony. Emancipation Hall is a significant location within the Capitol Visitor Center, and the bill aims to utilize this space to honor and remember the victims of the Holocaust.
The days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust are an important time to reflect on the atrocities committed during this dark period in history and to ensure that the memory of the victims is never forgotten. By authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for this ceremony, the bill highlights the importance of remembering and honoring the victims of the Holocaust. Overall, Bill 119 hconres 17 serves as a meaningful and non-partisan effort to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust and to ensure that their memory lives on in the Capitol Visitor Center.
Congressional Summary of HCONRES 17
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 23, 2025, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 17
Bill HCONRES 17 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since March 14, 2025. Bill HCONRES 17 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2025. Bill HCONRES 17's most recent activity was Message on Senate action sent to the House. as of March 17, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 17
Total Number of Sponsors
10Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
10Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 17
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 17
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.
Comments
Hayden Sanders
706
1 year ago
this bill is good. it important to remember the victims of the Holocaust. glad they using Emancipation Hall for the ceremony. it affect me personally cuz my family was impacted by the Holocaust. #importantreminder
Aylin Hanna
724
1 year ago
Why use Emancipation Hall for this? Seems unnecessary.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HCONRES 17
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