TAKE IT DOWN Act
1/2/2025, 8:25 PMSummary of Bill S 4569
Bill 118 s 4569, also known as the TAKE IT DOWN Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of Confederate monuments and symbols on public property.The TAKE IT DOWN Act would require all Confederate monuments, statues, and symbols on federal land to be removed within 120 days of the bill being enacted. It also prohibits the display of Confederate flags on federal property.
The bill includes provisions for the relocation of these monuments and symbols to museums or other appropriate locations where they can be displayed in a historical context. It also provides funding for the removal and relocation of these items. Supporters of the TAKE IT DOWN Act argue that Confederate monuments and symbols glorify a dark period in American history and are offensive to many Americans, particularly African Americans. They believe that these items should not be displayed on public property. Opponents of the bill argue that removing Confederate monuments erases history and ignores the heritage of the South. They believe that these monuments should be preserved as a reminder of the past, even if that past is controversial. Overall, the TAKE IT DOWN Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of Confederate monuments and symbols on federal land. It has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public about how best to handle these divisive symbols of America's past.
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Current Status of Bill S 4569
Bill S 4569 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 3, 2024. Bill S 4569 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2024. Bill S 4569's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 4, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4569
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
77Democrat Cosponsors
33Republican Cosponsors
40Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4569
Primary Policy Focus
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