Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act

House Bill 879 - Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-01-18T12:19:53Z

Explore the details of House Bill 879 Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/18/2024, 12:19 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 879

Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove the Andrew Jackson statue and marble base from Lafayette Square in the District of Columbia.

Interior shall donate the Andrew Jackson statue and marble base to a museum or other similar entity. The recipient of the statue and base may not store, display, or exhibit the statue outside, but if the statue is stored, displayed, or exhibited outside, ownership of the statue and marble base will revert back to the federal government.

Current Status of Bill HR 879

Bill HR 879 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2023. Bill HR 879 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 8, 2023. Bill HR 879's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of February 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 879

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 879

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 879

Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act

To require the Secretary of the Interior to remove the Andrew Jackson statue and marble base in Lafayette Square in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.