Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor...
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
This bill, HCR72, seeks to authorize the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a special ceremony to honor the victims of the Holocaust. It was introduced on February 2, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on House Administration. The resolution has been approved by the House and was sent to the Senate. As of March 2, 2026, the Senate agreed to the resolution without any amendments.
The ceremony would be part of the annual remembrance events dedicated to honoring those who suffered during the Holocaust. The bill affects those involved in organizing and participating in the Holocaust remembrance events, particularly the ceremony to be held in Emancipation Hall.
The current status of the bill is that it has been agreed to in the Senate without any amendments. The next steps would involve ensuring that the resolution is implemented as planned, allowing the ceremony to be held in the specified location.
