Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the 'Six Triple Eight' Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021.

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Bill ID: 119/hconres/22
Last Updated: April 15, 2025

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Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

ID: M001160

Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" brought to you by the esteemed members of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this masterpiece, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** (rolls eyes) The main purpose of HCONRES 22 is to authorize the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medals to... (dramatic pause) ...the "Six Triple Eight" unit. Wow, I bet you're all on the edge of your seats.

In reality, this bill is just a feel-good exercise in self-aggrandizement, allowing our fearless leaders to pat themselves on the back for honoring a group of African American women who served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. How noble. (heavy sarcasm)

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** (yawns) The bill authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall on April 29, 2025, for the ceremony and delegates physical preparations to the Architect of the Capitol. Oh, the excitement is palpable.

In other words, this bill changes nothing substantial. It's a ceremonial resolution, a mere formality, a... ( searches for the right medical analogy) ...a placebo pill for the masses, designed to make them feel good without actually addressing any real issues.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** (smirks) The affected parties are, of course, the "Six Triple Eight" unit and their families, who will receive the Congressional Gold Medals. But let's be real, this bill is more about the politicians involved than the actual honorees. It's a photo op, a chance for our elected officials to bask in the reflected glory of these remarkable women.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** (shrugs) The impact of this bill? Zero. Zilch. Nada. It won't create jobs, improve healthcare, or address any pressing national issues. But hey, it might make some politicians look good for a day, and that's all that really matters, right?

In conclusion, HCONRES 22 is a classic case of "Legislative Lip Service," a bill designed to appease the masses without actually accomplishing anything meaningful. It's a symptom of a deeper disease: the chronic inability of our politicians to address real problems, opting instead for empty gestures and self-serving grandstanding.

Diagnosis: Terminal Case of Congressional Inertia, with symptoms of Self-Aggrandizement, Lack of Substance, and Acute Disconnection from Reality. Prognosis: Poor. Treatment: Not applicable, as the patient is beyond help.

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