S.Con.Res. 23Senate115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed Congress

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II.

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The resolution allows the Capitol Visitor Center’s Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony on October 25, 2017 that will present a Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino veterans of World War II. It applies to the Capitol’s facilities and the officials who manage them.

Key Provisions

Authorizes Emancipation Hall to host the medal‑presentation ceremony on October 25, 2017.
Requires any physical preparations for the event to follow the rules set by the Architect of the Capitol.

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

September 12, 2017 • 6:54 PM

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SenateIntro Referral

Introduced in Senate

September 6, 2017

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5016-5017; text as passed Senate: CR S5006)

September 6, 2017

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

September 7, 2017

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Received in the House.

September 7, 2017 • 12:04 PM

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

September 7, 2017

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Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

September 12, 2017 • 6:53 PM

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Committee on House Administration discharged.

Committee on House Administration

September 12, 2017

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7287)

September 12, 2017 • 6:53 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7287)

September 12, 2017 • 6:53 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7287)

September 12, 2017 • 6:53 PM

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

September 12, 2017 • 6:54 PM

Floor Debate

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What members said about S.Con.Res. 23 on the floor

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Sen. Cory GardnerR-CO · Sep 6, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Con. Res. 23, submitted earlier today. Mr. President, I further ask unanimous consent that the…

Rep. Gregg HarperR-MS-3 · Sep 12, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged from further consideration of Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, and ask for its immediate consideration in…

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One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America

1st Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen

S. CON. RES. 23

September 12, 2017

Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Use of emancipation hall for ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II

(a)

Authorization

Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on October 25, 2017 for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Filipino Veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated military service.

(b)

Preparations

Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Secretary of the Senate

Clerk of the House of Representatives