Bill · S.Con.Res. 12· Senate(119-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.
- Introduced
- 5/5/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Mitch McConnell
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Agreed to by the Senate
- Agreed to by the House
A concurrent resolution is how the Senate and the House 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 concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 26, 2025. The purpose of the use is for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II. The Architect of the Capitol will prescribe the conditions for physical preparations of the ceremony.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
Directly honors Army Ranger veterans of WWII with a gold medal ceremony.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
Provides high-level national recognition for WWII veterans who are in the senior age bracket.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
Honors elderly veterans who are now retired.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recognition of Veterans: The bill allows for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II, providing formal recognition for these individuals (Section 1(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people were explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+10Good For Retirees+8Good For Seniors+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 5/8/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1922)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1922)
- Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1921-1922)
- Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- 5/7/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 5/5/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2760)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California