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H.Con.Res. 423: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for activities associated with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial.

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H.Con.Res. 423: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for activities associated with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial.

108th Congress · introduced 2004-05-13 · Commemorations · Latest: Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2004-05-13 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 178 (2004): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HCONRES423 (2004-05-17), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Message on Senate action sent to the House. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for activities associated with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial.

Plain 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 Grounds for a free public event providing additional space in conjunction with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial on May 29, 2004, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate. Authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) erect on the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required; and (2) make any such additional arrangements, together with the Capitol Police Board, that may be required to carry out the event.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for activities associated with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · 0 cosponsors

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Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] reported raising $5.9 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (3)
Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
Rulemaking
The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong108-hconres423 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108