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HCONRES 109

Allowing Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

119th Congress Introduced by Robert Aderholt and 3 co-sponsors

The bill authorizes Emancipation Hall for a June 24, 2026 ceremony to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule and sets its preparation rules.

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Bill Summary · HCONRES 109

Bill at a glance

  • Bill: HCONRES 109
  • Session: 119
  • Jurisdiction: United States Congress (House of Representatives)
  • Title: Allowing Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to host a ceremony on June 24, 2026.
  • The ceremony is to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
  • In essence, the bill designates a specific ceremonial use of a federal space to mark a major bicentennial-like milestone (the 250th anniversary of American independence).

Key provisions

  • Authorization of use: Emancipation Hall is authorized to be used for the June 24, 2026 ceremony honoring the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule.
  • Preparations: Physical preparations for the ceremony must be conducted in accordance with conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol.
  • The text does not authorize additional funding or create new programs beyond permitting the use of the space and setting preparation guidelines.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary location affected: Emancipation Hall, Capitol Visitor Center.
  • Participants/affiliates: Congressional staff, architecture/Capitol authorities, and any individuals or groups involved in planning or presenting the ceremony.
  • The bill lists four House sponsors and co-sponsors, indicating bipartisan or cross-party support within the House:
    • Robert Aderholt (co-sponsor)
    • María Salazar (co-sponsor)
    • Dwight Evans (co-sponsor)
    • Bonnie Watson Coleman (co-sponsor)

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introductory action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration on June 9, 2026.
  • House action: The bill passed the House of Representatives on June 11, 2026.
  • Effective date: The authorization pertains specifically to the ceremony date of June 24, 2026; no year-round or ongoing authorization is stated.
  • Implementation responsibility: The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for prescribing the conditions under which the preparations and ceremony occur.

Potential impact

  • Enables a high-profile commemorative event in a prominent federal venue, aligning with national celebrations of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
  • Provides a formal legislative authorization for the use of Emancipation Hall, which may streamline approvals and coordination between congressional offices and Capitol staff.
  • The bill does not create new funding, ongoing programs, or substantive policy changes beyond the ceremonial authorization and preparatory guidelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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