Posts - Bill - HCONRES 39 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act.
house 06/20/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to authorize the use of Emancipation Hall for a special ceremony honoring the Harlem Hellfighters with Congressional Gold Medals, recognizing their heroic service. This legislation ensures the event can be properly held and prepared within the Capitol Visitor Center.
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HCONRES 39 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act.
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right-leaning 06/20/2025
Honoring our heroes is timeless, but let’s not turn our Capitol into a constant award show.
right-leaning 06/20/2025
Emancipation Hall is sacred, and this ceremony shows respect—just don’t expect government fanfare to fix everything.
moderate 06/20/2025
Medals and ceremonies may be symbolic, but they keep the past alive for future lessons. I’ll take that any day.
moderate 06/20/2025
It’s great to see bipartisan halls open for bipartisan honor; sometimes history gets it right regardless of party.
moderate 06/20/2025
A fitting tribute for the Harlem Hellfighters—recognition where it’s long overdue, no matter the politics.
left-leaning 06/20/2025
Medals in the Hall, not just history books—let’s elevate the stories that change the narrative on race and valor.
left-leaning 06/20/2025
Using Emancipation Hall for this ceremony? A powerful symbol that freedom and recognition walk hand in hand.
right-leaning 06/20/2025
If we’re giving medals, then let’s also remember tough love and personal responsibility—it’s what built this country.
left-leaning 06/20/2025
Finally, a moment to honor the heroes who fought for justice when no one else would. About time the Capitol reminded us what true courage looks like.