0
0

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O'Connor and a statue to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

12/31/2022, 5:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4814

Bill 117 HR 4814, also known as the "Statues of Justices O'Connor and Ginsburg Act," aims to honor two influential Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The bill proposes the placement of statues in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds to commemorate the legacies of these two trailblazing women.

Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981. She served on the Court for over 24 years, known for her moderate and pragmatic approach to interpreting the law.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1993, was a champion of gender equality and women's rights. She was a leading voice for liberal causes during her 27 years on the Court, earning the nickname "Notorious RBG" for her fierce dissents and dedication to justice. The bill seeks to recognize the groundbreaking contributions of these two justices by immortalizing them in the Capitol, a place of great historical significance. By honoring O'Connor and Ginsburg with statues, the bill aims to inspire future generations and celebrate the progress made in the fight for equality and justice in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 4814

This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain, and the Architect of the Capitol to permanently install in the U.S. Capitol or on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, statues honoring Associate Justices of the Supreme Court Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Current Status of Bill HR 4814

Bill HR 4814 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2021. Bill HR 4814 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2021.  Bill HR 4814's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of July 29, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4814

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4814

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Art, artists, authorship
- Congressional tributes
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Judges
- Supreme Court
- U.S. Capitol

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4814

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O'Connor and a statue to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O'Connor and a statue to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Comments