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HCONRES126FEDERALUNKNOWN

Authorization for Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at the Capitol

Original title: HCONRES 126: Authorization for Capitol Rotunda Ceremony

September 11, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution grants official access to the Capitol's most prominent space for a specific commemorative event, requiring the Architect of the Capitol to oversee physical preparations for the ceremony.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Architect of the Capitol

The Architect is tasked with prescribing conditions and carrying out physical preparations for the ceremony.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 11, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This resolution authorizes the use of the U.S. Capitol on September 10, 2024, to hold a ceremony awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to the servicemembers who died during the 2021 evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where will the ceremony take place?
The ceremony is authorized to take place in the of the U.S. Capitol on September 10, 2024.
Who is receiving the Congressional Gold Medal?
The medal is being awarded to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport.

Why It Matters

The resolution grants official access to the Capitol's most prominent space for a specific commemorative event, requiring the Architect of the Capitol to oversee physical preparations for the ceremony.

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Commemorative Scheduling

The resolution demonstrates the formal legislative process required to utilize the Capitol Rotunda for specific commemorative events.

Connected Entities

dateAugust 26, 2021The date of the event and casualtiesMap →
bill_numberCongressional Gold MedalThe award being presentedMap →
locationHamid Karzai International AirportThe location of the evacuationMap →
locationrotunda of the CapitolThe designated space for the ceremonyMap →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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