Directing the House of Representatives Fine Arts Board to acquire an appropriate mural depicting the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol and to select an appropriate location in the House wing of the United States Capitol to display the mural.

Bill 117 H.Res. 1312, also known as the Directing the House of Representatives Fine Arts Board to acquire an appropriate mural depicting the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol, is a proposed legislation that aims to memorialize the events of January 6, 2021, when a violent mob stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

The bill directs the House of Representatives Fine Arts Board to acquire a mural that accurately depicts the attack on the Capitol and to select a suitable location within the House wing of the United States Capitol to display the mural. The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that future generations are reminded of the events of January 6, 2021, and the importance of upholding democracy and the rule of law.

The bill does not specify the details of the mural or the timeline for its acquisition and display. It leaves the decision-making process to the House of Representatives Fine Arts Board, which is responsible for overseeing the acquisition and display of artwork in the Capitol building. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1312 seeks to commemorate the events of January 6, 2021, and to serve as a reminder of the fragility of democracy and the need to protect and uphold the principles of the United States Constitution.