SCONRES 12119th CongressIntroduced

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II.

Introduced: May 5, 2025

Veterans Affairs

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a specific ceremony on June 26, 2025, to present the Congressional Gold Medal to United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II. The medal itself was authorized under the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Act (Public Law 117-132). The resolution directs that any preparations for the ceremony be carried out under conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol. In short, the bill does not create new policy or funding; it simply grants formal permission to hold the ceremony in a designated space and assigns the Architect of the Capitol oversight for the event.

Key Points

1Authorization for use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 26, 2025.
2Purpose of the use: ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II.
3The medal has been authorized under the Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Act (Public Law 117-132; 31 U.S.C. 5111 note).
4Preparations for the ceremony must follow conditions prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
5The measure is a concurrent resolution agreed by both chambers (non-binding legislative authorization rather than a funding or policy mandate).

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II and their families, plus the organizations and individuals involved in presenting and attending the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.Secondary group/area affected: Capitol Hill facilities and operations (Capitol Visitor Center staff, security, event coordinators), and the Architect of the Capitol responsible for venue preparations.Additional impacts: Public recognition of WWII veterans and national commemorative efforts; no new funding or appropriation is provided by this resolution, as it solely authorizes the use of space for a ceremony.

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