CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Robert Wittman (R-VA)

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.

H.Con.Res. 62 · House resolution Congress

A Republican resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Passed both chambers, not yet sent to the President

Both the House and the Senate have passed it, though not necessarily the same text.

If the two chambers passed identical wording, the final copy is being prepared for the President. If they did not, one chamber must accept the other's version or the two negotiate a single one — nothing goes to the President until the text is identical.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Agreed to by the House unanimous consent
  3. Agreed to by the Senate unanimous consent

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

No one's position on it was recorded: the House by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote), and the Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote).

What this bill would do

This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a specific event. The event is scheduled for December 16, 2025, to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns. The resolution also specifies that physical preparations for this event must follow the conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The event honors Barbara Rose Johns, a prominent African American historical figure.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution authorizes the unveiling of a statue honoring Barbara Rose Johns, a significant figure in the civil rights movement.

  • Scored +2

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The authorization of a public event in the Capitol Visitor Center promotes public engagement with historical recognition.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.