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To permit each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish statues honoring their citizens for placement in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are provided for placement in Statuary Hall.
12/15/2023, 3:54 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1026
Bill 118 hr 1026, also known as the "Territories of the United States Statuary Hall Act," aims to allow the territories of the United States to provide and furnish statues honoring their citizens for placement in Statuary Hall. Currently, only states are permitted to provide statues honoring their citizens for display in Statuary Hall. This bill seeks to extend this privilege to the territories of the United States as well.
If passed, this bill would allow territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands to honor their citizens by providing statues for display in Statuary Hall. This would give the territories the same opportunity as states to showcase the contributions and achievements of their residents in the nation's Capitol.
The bill does not specify any particular requirements or restrictions for the statues provided by the territories, but simply grants them the same privilege that states currently have. This legislation aims to promote inclusivity and recognition of the diverse contributions made by citizens of the territories to the history and culture of the United States. Overall, the "Territories of the United States Statuary Hall Act" seeks to expand the representation of all U.S. territories in Statuary Hall and provide them with the opportunity to honor their citizens in the same manner as states.
If passed, this bill would allow territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands to honor their citizens by providing statues for display in Statuary Hall. This would give the territories the same opportunity as states to showcase the contributions and achievements of their residents in the nation's Capitol.
The bill does not specify any particular requirements or restrictions for the statues provided by the territories, but simply grants them the same privilege that states currently have. This legislation aims to promote inclusivity and recognition of the diverse contributions made by citizens of the territories to the history and culture of the United States. Overall, the "Territories of the United States Statuary Hall Act" seeks to expand the representation of all U.S. territories in Statuary Hall and provide them with the opportunity to honor their citizens in the same manner as states.
Current Status of Bill HR 1026
Bill HR 1026 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2023. Bill HR 1026 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2023. Bill HR 1026's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of February 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1026
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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