Congress·Passed Both·H.Con.Res. 39

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act.

Ceremony for Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal

Jul 29, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: Both chambersNo action in 11 months

Both chambers must act next: agreeing on identical text (conference or amendment exchange).

Legislative Progress

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Law

Very likely to pass

Both the House and Senate have already agreed to this resolution to schedule the ceremony.

Key Points

This resolution allows a special ceremony to take place in the U.S. Capitol on September 3, 2025. The event will honor the Harlem Hellfighters, a famous African American infantry regiment that served during World War I.
The ceremony is for the presentation of Congressional Gold Medals. These medals are the highest honor Congress can give to recognize distinguished achievements and service to the country.
The Architect of the Capitol will handle the physical preparations for the event in Emancipation Hall. This hall is a large public space inside the Capitol Visitor Center used for major national ceremonies.

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Milestones

1 milestone12 actions

Jul 29, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jul 23, 2025Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4685)

Jul 23, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

Jun 27, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate.

The Senate has received the House-passed bill and will decide whether to take it up.

Jun 26, 2025House

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

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act.

Bill NumberHCONRES 39

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

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