RepublicanBill · H.Con.Res. 72· House(119-HCONRES-72)

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.

Rep. Kustoff
Age: 60 years
Tennessee
Introduced
2/2/2026
Last activity
3/3/2026 — Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsored by
David Kustoff
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 3
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. Agreed to by the House
  3. Agreed to by the Senate

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 14, 2026. The space will be used for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for this event are required to follow conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5

    The bill authorizes a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, which serves as a recognition of historical racial and religious atrocities.

  • Would white Americans be better off under this?+2

    The bill honors a significant historical event of remembrance.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2

    The authorization of a public ceremony in a federal space promotes public commemorative activities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.