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.
- Bill Number
- S.Con.Res. 12
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-05-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2025-05-12T12:51:21Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of S. Con. Res. 12
Purpose
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of a specific public space in the U.S. Capitol for a ceremonial event honoring World War II veterans. It enables the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal—a high civilian honor awarded by Congress—to veterans of the United States Army Rangers who served in World War II.
Key Provisions
- Authorization of Space: Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is permitted for use on June 26, 2025, for the medal presentation ceremony.
- Event Reference: The ceremony relates to the Congressional Gold Medal already authorized by the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Act (Public Law 117-132), which is noted under U.S. Code section 31 U.S.C. 5111 note.
- Preparations: Any physical setup for the event must follow guidelines set by the Architect of the Capitol, the official responsible for maintaining and operating the Capitol complex.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution does not amend or alter any existing laws. As a concurrent resolution (a type of legislative measure passed by both the House and Senate but not requiring presidential approval), it simply grants permission for a one-time event and has no binding legal effect beyond facilitating the ceremony.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The Architect of the Capitol may need to coordinate temporary preparations, such as setup and security, potentially affecting daily operations in the Capitol Visitor Center on the event date. No long-term resource strain is anticipated.
- On Citizens: The event publicly recognizes WWII Army Rangers veterans, providing a moment of national appreciation that could inspire public interest in military history. It has no direct financial or regulatory effects on the general public.
- On International Relations: None; the resolution is purely domestic and ceremonial, focused on U.S. military history.
Main Stakeholders
- WWII United States Army Rangers Veterans: Primary recipients of the honor, including surviving veterans and their representatives.
- Congress: Both the Senate and House of Representatives, as the resolution requires their concurrence to pass.
- Architect of the Capitol: Responsible for overseeing event preparations and ensuring compliance with facility rules.
- Capitol Visitor Center Staff: Involved in logistics for the public space used.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: This is a procedural authorization with no enforceable changes to statutes; it upholds Congress's authority over Capitol facilities under Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress control over its meeting spaces.
- Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's internal rulemaking powers, posing no conflicts with broader constitutional principles.
- Political: Serves as a bipartisan gesture of respect for military service, potentially fostering unity in honoring veterans without partisan controversy. It builds on prior legislation (Public Law 117-132) from 2022, continuing recognition of WWII contributions.
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Sponsor
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Recent Actions
- 2025-05-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-05-08: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1922)
- 2025-05-08: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1922)
- 2025-05-08: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1921-1922)
- 2025-05-08: Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- 2025-05-07: Held at the desk.
- 2025-05-07: Received in the House.
- 2025-05-07: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2025-05-05: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2760)
- 2025-05-05: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-05-05: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- 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. — issued 2025-05-05 — PDF (2 pages)
- 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. — issued 2025-05-08 — PDF (1 pages)
- 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. — issued 2025-05-05 — PDF (4 pages)