119-HCONRES-72 Journalist Public Summary
Allows Congress to use Emancipation Hall on April 14, 2026, to hold the national Holocaust Days of Remembrance ceremony; it’s a routine, bipartisan concurrent resolution that takes effect once both chambers agree and does not go to the President. (congress.gov)
Public Summary — 119-HCONRES-72
Headline Summary: Let Congress use Emancipation Hall on April 14, 2026, for the annual Holocaust remembrance ceremony, a noncontroversial step that needs House and Senate agreement. (congress.gov)
What It Does: This concurrent resolution authorizes use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 14, 2026, for the national Days of Remembrance ceremony honoring victims of the Holocaust, and directs that preparations follow conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol. It matters because April 14, 2026, is Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) in the U.S. observance calendar, and this ceremony is typically held in Emancipation Hall with participation from congressional leaders. (congress.gov)
- Who’s For It: Sponsored by Rep. David Kustoff with bipartisan co-sponsors including Reps. Miller of Ohio, Goldman of Texas, Fine, Schneider, and Landsman. Supporters frame it as enabling Congress to host the yearly national remembrance ceremony. (congress.gov)
- Who’s Against It: No organized opposition noted; similar authorizations in recent years have typically passed both chambers without objection. (congress.gov)
What’s Next: As of February 12, 2026, Congress.gov shows the measure was introduced on February 2 and referred to House Administration; for it to take effect, both the House and Senate must agree to the concurrent resolution (these measures are not sent to the President). If agreed to, the Architect of the Capitol will handle event preparations for April 14. (congress.gov)
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