Bill · S.Con.Res. 29· Senate(119-SCONRES-29)
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
- Introduced
- 3/23/2026
- Last activity
- 4/20/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Mazie Hirono
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 7, 2026. The purpose of this use is to hold an event celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I. Physical preparations for this event must follow conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill recognizes the cultural legacy of King Kamehameha I, which is of significant importance to Native Hawaiian history.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The bill authorizes a celebration for King Kamehameha I, which honors Hawaiian heritage and history.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Event Celebration: The bill allows for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I held at Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center (Section 1, subsection a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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 Native Americans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- 4/20/2026
- 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 H2982)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2982)
- Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2982)
- Ms. Tenney asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- 3/24/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 3/23/2026
- 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 S1560; text: CR S1547)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
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Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii