HCONRES 24 · introduced · symbolic
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
- government reform
What this bill does
- Allows the Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall to host an event celebrating King Kamehameha I's birthday on June 8, 2025.
- This permits a cultural commemoration event to take place in a federal legislative building space.
- No federal funding is required; the resolution simply authorizes use of the existing facility for this specific date.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How might authorizing federal Capitol space for a specific cultural celebration set precedent for similar requests from other communities and states?
- 02
What factors should determine which historical figures or cultural events qualify for use of Emancipation Hall versus other available venues?
- 03
Does hosting this Hawaiian cultural event in the Capitol Visitor Center strengthen federal recognition of Native Hawaiian heritage, and what outcomes would demonstrate that impact?
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Sponsor · D-HI-1
Ed Case
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Introduced 2025-06-04
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Legislative timeline
2025-06-04 · senate · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2025-06-03 · senate · Floor
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3210)
2025-06-03 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
2025-05-15 · senate · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate.
2025-05-14 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-05-14 · house · Floor
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2033)
2025-05-14 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2033)
2025-05-14 · house · Floor
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2033)
2025-05-14 · house · Discharge
Committee on House Administration discharged.
2025-05-14 · Committee
Committee on House Administration discharged.
2025-05-14 · house · Floor
Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2025-04-01 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2025-04-01 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
2025-04-01 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House

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