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Congress allows Capitol hall for Barbara Rose Johns statue unveiling

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Congress allows Emancipation Hall at the Capitol to be used on December 16, 2025 to unveil a statue of Barbara Rose Johns
  • Capitol officials will handle setup and safety rules for the event
  • This is a ceremonial step and does not change any laws or government programs
  • Visitors may see parts of the Capitol Visitor Center closed or crowded that day; the event honors civil rights history
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Milestones

1 milestone14 actions
Dec 4, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 4, 2025Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8517)

Dec 4, 2025

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

Dec 1, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate.

Nov 20, 2025House

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

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.

Bill NumberHCONRES 62
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

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