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To authorize the Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

11/1/2022, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 473

This bill authorizes the establishment on federal land in the District of Columbia of the Every Word We Utter Monument in commemoration of the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.

No federal funds may be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.

The Every Word We Utter Monument organization shall be solely responsible for accepting contributions for, and paying for, the expenses of the establishment of such work.

Current Status of Bill HR 473

Bill HR 473 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2019. Bill HR 473 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2019.  Bill HR 473's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-217. as of December 17, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 473

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
31
Democrat Cosponsors
27
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 473

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- District of Columbia
- Monuments and memorials
- Voting rights
- Women's rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 473

To authorize the Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
To authorize the Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

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