H.Con.Res. 84House118th Congress (2023-2025)Passed Congress

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the "Ghost Army", in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.

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The resolution authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on March 21, 2024 for a ceremony that will present a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II “Ghost Army,” comprising the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company. It recognizes their unique and distinguished service and involves the Capitol’s facilities and the award recipients.

Key Provisions

Emancipation Hall is authorized for the March 21, 2024 ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Ghost Army.
Physical preparations for the ceremony must follow conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol.

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March 14, 2024

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

January 22, 2024

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

January 22, 2024

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

February 6, 2024 • 6:56 PM

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Committee on House Administration discharged.

Committee on House Administration

February 6, 2024

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H485-486)

February 6, 2024 • 6:56 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H485-486)

February 6, 2024 • 6:56 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H485-486)

February 6, 2024 • 6:56 PM

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

February 6, 2024 • 6:56 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate.

February 7, 2024

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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2416)

March 14, 2024

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

March 14, 2024

Floor Debate

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What members said about H.Con.Res. 84 on the floor

1 Republican1 Democrat

Sen. Thomas R. CarperD-DE · Mar 14, 2024

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, which was received from the House and I understand is at the desk. Mr. President, I…

Rep. Bryan SteilR-WI-1 · Feb 6, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged from further consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

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One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America

At the Second Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four

H. CON. RES. 84

March 14, 2024

Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to Ghost Army

(a)

Authorization

Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on March 21, 2024, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the Ghost Army, in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.

(b)

Preparations

Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) 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.