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.

Sponsor: Mitch McConnell (Republican-KY)May 5, 2025

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

Lets WWII Army Rangers Veterans get their Congressional Gold Medal in Emancipation Hall.

This bill would let World War II Army Rangers veterans receive their Congressional Gold Medal in Emancipation Hall on June 26, 2025. This means a special ceremony can be held in a prominent location to honor their service. Currently, this specific use of the hall is not authorized.

What Would Change

Currently, Emancipation Hall is not specifically approved for the ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II. This bill would change that by allowing the hall to be used for this special event on June 26, 2025.

Key Provisions

Lets Emancipation Hall be used on June 26, 2025, for the medal ceremony for WWII Army Rangers.
Requires the Architect of the Capitol to set conditions for preparing the hall for the ceremony.

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SCONRES 12 · 119th Congress · May 5, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10

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.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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