HCONRES 54: Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Congress: 111 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: neutral

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Sponsor: Waxman, Henry A. (D-CA)

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on April 23, 2009, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Editorial Explainer

Grants permission to use the Capitol Rotunda on April 23, 2009, for a Holocaust remembrance ceremony.

Why it matters

This is a ceremonial authorization with no operative provisions affecting US policy on Israel, Palestine, or Middle East aid. It falls outside the scope of legislative accountability on that conflict.

Cosponsors (2)

• LaTourette, Steven C. (R-OH)
• Cantor, Eric (R-VA)