H.Con.Res. 31House116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed Congress

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

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The resolution authorizes the Capitol Visitor Center’s Emancipation Hall to be used on April 29, 2019 for a ceremony honoring the days of remembrance of Holocaust victims. It applies to the Hall’s use and any related preparations, which must follow guidelines set by the Architect of the Capitol.

Key Provisions

Emancipation Hall may be used on April 29, 2019 for a Holocaust remembrance ceremony.
Physical preparations for the event must comply with conditions prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

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April 12, 2019

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

April 3, 2019

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

April 3, 2019

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Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

April 9, 2019 • 3:12 PM

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Committee on House Administration discharged.

Committee on House Administration

April 9, 2019

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H3168)

April 9, 2019 • 3:12 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3168)

April 9, 2019 • 3:13 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3168)

April 9, 2019 • 3:13 PM

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

April 9, 2019 • 3:13 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate.

April 10, 2019

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2456)

April 11, 2019

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

April 12, 2019

Floor Debate

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What members said about H.Con.Res. 31 on the floor

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Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Apr 11, 2019

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 31, which was received from the House. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the…

Rep. Zoe LofgrenD-CA-19 · Apr 9, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged from further consideration of H. Con. Res. 31, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

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Enrolled BillIssued April 11, 2019

One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America

At the First Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen

H. CON. RES. 31

April 11, 2019

Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Use of Emancipation Hall for Holocaust Days of Remembrance ceremony

Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on April 29, 2019, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Secretary of the Senate.