Summary — H.Con.Res. 22 (2025)

Overview / Purpose

H.Con.Res. 22 is a concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall (Capitol Visitor Center) on April 29, 2025, for a formal ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the “Six Triple Eight” Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 (Public Law 117–97). The resolution delegates authority for physical preparations to the Architect of the Capitol.

Key provisions

• Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall on April 29, 2025, specifically for the presentation ceremony of the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under P.L. 117–97 (the “Six Triple Eight” Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021).
• Requires that any physical preparations for the ceremony be carried out under conditions prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Who is affected

• Congress: use of a House-controlled public space (Emancipation Hall) for a ceremonial event.
• The Architect of the Capitol: responsible for setting and enforcing conditions for physical preparations and use of the space.
• Recipients and honorees associated with the “Six Triple Eight” Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 (the medal recipients or their representatives), and attendees of the ceremony.
• No changes to federal law or funding are made by this resolution; it is limited to facility authorization and operational arrangements.

Context

• The “Six Triple Eight” refers to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, recognized by Congress in P.L. 117–97 and awarded Congressional Gold Medals. This resolution provides a venue and date for presenting those medals.
• H.Con.Res. 22 is a concurrent resolution (not a public law); such resolutions govern internal congressional matters and do not require presidential approval.

Legislative status and timeline

• Introduced in the House: March 31, 2025 (sponsor: Rep. Gwen Moore).
• Referred to House Committee on House Administration: March 31, 2025; committee discharged April 7, 2025.
• Passed House: April 7, 2025, agreed to without objection (unanimous consent).
• Received in Senate: April 8, 2025; passed Senate without amendment by unanimous consent: April 10, 2025.
• Message on Senate action sent to the House: April 14, 2025.

Practical impact

The resolution enables a specific ceremonial use of a Capitol space and delegates logistical control to the Architect of the Capitol. It does not authorize new spending, amend statutes, or create ongoing obligations.