H.Con.Res. 85House118th 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 women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition, and other material to win the war and who were referred to as "Rosie the Riveter", in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.

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The resolution authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on April 10, 2024 for a ceremony that will present a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the women who worked in the U.S. wartime workforce during World II, often called “Rosie the Riveter.” The ceremony recognizes their contributions to the war effort and their lasting inspiration.

Key Provisions

Emancipation Hall is authorized for use on April 10 2024 for the medal‑presentation ceremony.
Physical preparations for the ceremony must follow conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol.

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April 15, 2024

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

January 25, 2024

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

January 25, 2024

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

February 6, 2024 • 6:57 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 H486)

February 6, 2024 • 6:57 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H486)

February 6, 2024 • 6:57 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H486)

February 6, 2024 • 6:57 PM

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

February 6, 2024 • 6:57 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate.

February 7, 2024

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2695)

April 10, 2024

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

April 15, 2024

Floor Debate

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What members said about H.Con.Res. 85 on the floor

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Sen. Richard J. DurbinD-IL · Apr 10, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 85, which was received from the House and is at the desk. I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution…

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. 85, 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. 85

April 10, 2024

Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveter

(a)

Authorization

Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on April 10, 2024, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition, and other material to win the war and who were referred to as Rosie the Riveter, in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.

(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.