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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 116
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 25, 2024Mr. Green of Texas submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a historic ceremony to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day.
1.
Short title
This resolution may be cited as the Original Resolution to Commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day in Emancipation Hall.
2.
Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day
(a)
Authorization
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on August 10, 2024, for a ceremony to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day.
(b)
Preparations
Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.