Posts - Bill - HCONRES 24 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
house 04/01/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially authorize Emancipation Hall to host a special event on June 8, 2025, celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I, recognizing his historical significance. This legislation ensures the proper arrangements can be made for the celebration in the Capitol Visitor Center.
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HCONRES 24 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
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moderate 04/01/2025
Celebrating King Kamehameha is a neat gesture—hope the decorations don’t take more time than the speeches.
moderate 04/01/2025
Not a bad idea to honor history and culture, but let’s keep it meaningful, not just another photo op.
left-leaning 04/01/2025
Finally, a nod to Indigenous history and culture right where it belongs—center stage in the Capitol.
left-leaning 04/01/2025
King Kamehameha at the Capitol feels like a reopening of chapters we’ve been too long afraid to read.
moderate 04/01/2025
Using Emancipation Hall for a birthday bash? Well, at least it’s something different than the usual political circus.
right-leaning 04/01/2025
Capitol time for Kamehameha’s birthday? Sounds like another chance for government to over-celebrate and under-deliver.
right-leaning 04/01/2025
Is this emancipation hall or a Hawaiian party hall? Let’s keep tradition and patriotism clear.
right-leaning 04/01/2025
Events like this turn our Capitol into a theme park—keep history respectful, not just trendy.
left-leaning 04/01/2025
Emancipation Hall hosting Kamehameha’s birthday? Let’s celebrate the true diversity that built this nation.