SCONRES 12
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II.
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Bill overview
This concurrent resolution officially allows the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a special ceremony. The ceremony will honor the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II by presenting them with the Congressional Gold Medal. The resolution outlines the date for the ceremony and specifies that preparations will follow guidelines set by the Architect of the Capitol.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall for a specific ceremony.
- Designates June 26, 2025, as the date for the ceremony.
- The ceremony is to honor U.S. Army Rangers Veterans of World War II.
- The Gold Medal will be presented as part of the ceremony.
- Preparations for the ceremony must comply with the Architect of the Capitol’s guidelines.
Who is affected
- United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II
- Congressional Gold Medal recipients
- Members of Congress
- Visitors to the Capitol Visitor Center
- The Architect of the Capitol
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. CON. RES. 12
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II.
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on June 26, 2025, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal awarded under the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Act (Public Law 117–132; 31 U.S.C. 5111 note).
Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.