To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
This bill directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to commission and install a statue of Shirley Chisholm in a permanent public location within the United States Capitol. The legislation requires the committee to secure the statue within two years of enactment and authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to handle related contracts on the committee's behalf. Funding is authorized to cover the costs of obtaining and placing the statue, with appropriated funds remaining available until used. This measure directly affects the Capitol's art collection and honors Shirley Chisholm through physical representation in the legislative building.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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Mar 26, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Mar 26, 2026
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Yvette D. Clarke
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