Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to revise the statue commemorating women's suffrage which is located in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, commonly known as the "Portrait Monument", by placing on the statue an inscription which is based on the original inscription which was on the statue when the statue was delivered to the United States Capitol in 1921, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 72

Bill 117 hconres 72, also known as the "Portrait Monument" bill, directs the Joint Committee on the Library to revise the statue commemorating women's suffrage in the United States Capitol's rotunda. The statue, originally delivered in 1921, is to have an inscription based on the original one placed on it. The purpose of this bill is to honor and recognize the contributions of women in the fight for suffrage.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 72

This concurrent resolution directs the Joint Committee on the Library to modify the statue, known as the Portrait Monument, commemorating women's suffrage and located in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol by placing an inscription on it that is based on its original inscription from when it was delivered to the U.S. Capitol on February 10, 1921.

The concurrent resolution also authorizes the use of the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol for a ceremony to unveil the revised Portrait Monument.

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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 72

Bill HCONRES 72 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2022. Bill HCONRES 72 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2022. Bill HCONRES 72's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of February 15, 2022

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 72

Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to revise the statue commemorating women's suffrage which is located in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, commonly known as the "Portrait Monument", by placing on the statue an inscription which is based on the original inscription which was on the statue when the statue was delivered to the United States Capitol in 1921, and for other purposes.