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SCONRES 36118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

Policy Area: Congress
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Aug 19, 2025
Latest Action Date
May 21, 2024

Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This concurrent resolution from the 118th Congress authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I. The resolution originates from the Senate and pertains to the use of a specific federal space for a commemorative event. The bill did not advance to enactment and is currently classified as failed or expired. No detailed legislative text or official summary is provided in the source data.

Bottom Line

The resolution sought to permit a celebratory event in a federal venue but did not pass and is no longer active.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is a Senate concurrent resolution (SCONRES 36) from the 118th Congress.
  • It authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event honoring King Kamehameha I's birthday.
  • The latest recorded action was a motion to reconsider which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating no further progress.
Who Benefits?

['Organizers and attendees of the King Kamehameha I birthday celebration event', 'The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center administration managing Emancipation Hall', 'Cultural and Hawaiian heritage communities recognizing King Kamehameha I']

Potential Concerns

['No detailed information on funding or cost implications is provided, which could affect budgeting for the event or venue maintenance.', 'The resolution does not specify oversight or enforcement mechanisms for the authorized use of the space.', 'Lack of detailed text limits understanding of any conditions or restrictions related to the event.']

Political Context

The resolution fits within the policy area of Congress and relates to the management and use of federal spaces for cultural and commemorative events. The bill did not advance beyond initial procedural actions and is currently failed or expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or priority.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential increased visibility and recognition of Hawaiian cultural heritage through the authorized event.', 'Use of a prominent federal space for cultural events may encourage similar future authorizations for other commemorations.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits comprehensive analysis. Transparency would be improved by providing detailed provisions, including funding, oversight, and conditions for use of federal spaces. The resolution's failure to advance suggests limited legislative engagement or priority, which is relevant for understanding its impact and oversight needs.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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