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HCONRES 17 · introduced · major

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.

What this bill does

  • This bill allows a Holocaust remembrance ceremony to be held in Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Visitor Center.
  • The ceremony will take place on April 23, 2025, as part of Holocaust victims' days of remembrance.
  • No federal funds are required; the bill simply authorizes use of the existing Capitol facility.

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  1. 01

    How should Congress balance requests to use Capitol facilities for different commemorative events, and what criteria would help decide which causes receive this honor?

  2. 02

    What impact might hosting an official Holocaust remembrance ceremony in the Capitol have on public awareness and education about genocide prevention?

  3. 03

    Since no federal funding is needed, what are the potential costs or logistical considerations for the Capitol Visitor Center in hosting this ceremony?

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David Kustoff

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-03-17 · senate · Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. 2025-03-14 · senate · Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1786)

  3. 2025-03-14 · Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  4. 2025-03-11 · senate · IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  5. 2025-03-10 · house · Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. 2025-03-10 · house · Floor

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1060)

  7. 2025-03-10 · Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1060)

  8. 2025-03-10 · house · Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1060)

  9. 2025-03-10 · house · Discharge

    Committee on House Administration discharged.

  10. 2025-03-10 · Committee

    Committee on House Administration discharged.

  11. 2025-03-10 · house · Floor

    Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  12. 2025-03-05 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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