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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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119th
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2025-06-20
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Thomas R. Suozzi
Thomas R. Suozzi
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 89.0% (589 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Progressive Groups$85k
  • Abortion Rights$3k

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Congress is authorizing the use of a specific room in the Capitol Visitor Center to hold a ceremony where the Congressional Gold Medals will be presented to recipients under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act. This allows for an official public event to honor the Harlem Hellfighters, an African American military unit from World War I, by presenting them with the nation's highest civilian honor. The ceremony will take place in a designated space within the Capitol building where visitors can witness this recognition.

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