National Statuary Hall Collection Progress Assurance Act

National Statuary Hall Collection Progress Assurance Act

This bill establishes a timeline for the Joint Committee on the Library to approve or disapprove requests for replacing statutes (or any related actions that are subject to Joint Committee approval) in the National Statutory Hall of the U.S. Capitol. The Joint Committee oversees operations of the Library of Congress, as well as management of the National Statuary Hall, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and works of fine art in the Capitol.

Generally, the bill requires the Joint Committee to approve or disapprove a request to replace a statue not later than 30 days after the Architect of the Capitol forwards the request to the Joint Committee. If the Architect forwards the request before the Joint Committee's first organizational meeting of a Congress, the Joint Committee must approve or disapprove the request not later than 30 days after the Architect forwards the request to the Joint Committee or the date of the meeting, whichever is later.

Bill 117 HR 4754, also known as the National Statuary Hall Collection Progress Assurance Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the National Statuary Hall Collection, which is a collection of statues representing each state in the United States, continues to accurately reflect the diversity and history of the country.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a commission to oversee the selection and placement of statues in the collection. This commission would be responsible for ensuring that statues are chosen based on criteria such as historical significance, cultural diversity, and contributions to American society.

Additionally, the bill calls for the removal and replacement of statues that no longer meet the criteria set forth by the commission. This would allow for the collection to evolve over time and better represent the changing demographics and values of the United States. Overall, the National Statuary Hall Collection Progress Assurance Act aims to preserve the integrity and relevance of the National Statuary Hall Collection, ensuring that it remains a meaningful and accurate representation of the history and diversity of the United States.