This concurrent resolution grants authorization for the use of Emancipation Hall within the Capitol Visitor Center. The purpose is to host a ceremony on June 24, 2026 , for the dedication of the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule . This significant event is intended to honor the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The resolution further specifies that all physical preparations required for this ceremony must be conducted in accordance with conditions prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol .
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Received in the Senate.
Committee on House Administration discharged.
Mrs. Bice asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4099-4100)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4099-4100)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4099-4100)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2816)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Received in the Senate.
Committee on House Administration discharged.
Mrs. Bice asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4099-4100)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4099-4100)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4099-4100)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2816)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Allowing Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
USA119th CongressHCONRES-109| House
| Updated: 6/18/2026
This concurrent resolution grants authorization for the use of Emancipation Hall within the Capitol Visitor Center. The purpose is to host a ceremony on June 24, 2026 , for the dedication of the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule . This significant event is intended to honor the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The resolution further specifies that all physical preparations required for this ceremony must be conducted in accordance with conditions prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol .