Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.
Congress allows Capitol hall for Barbara Rose Johns statue unveiling
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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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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8517)
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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.
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