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A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
5/9/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4272
Bill 118 s 4272, also known as the "Shirley Chisholm Statue Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to honor the legacy of Shirley Chisholm by directing the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of her for placement in the United States Capitol.
Shirley Chisholm was a trailblazing African American woman who made history as the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. She went on to become the first Black woman to run for President of the United States in 1972. Throughout her career, Chisholm was a fierce advocate for civil rights, women's rights, and social justice.
The bill seeks to recognize Chisholm's groundbreaking contributions to American politics and society by commissioning a statue of her to be displayed in the Capitol, where it will serve as a reminder of her pioneering spirit and dedication to equality and justice. If passed, the Shirley Chisholm Statue Act would not only honor an important figure in American history but also serve as a symbol of the ongoing struggle for equality and representation in the United States.
Shirley Chisholm was a trailblazing African American woman who made history as the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. She went on to become the first Black woman to run for President of the United States in 1972. Throughout her career, Chisholm was a fierce advocate for civil rights, women's rights, and social justice.
The bill seeks to recognize Chisholm's groundbreaking contributions to American politics and society by commissioning a statue of her to be displayed in the Capitol, where it will serve as a reminder of her pioneering spirit and dedication to equality and justice. If passed, the Shirley Chisholm Statue Act would not only honor an important figure in American history but also serve as a symbol of the ongoing struggle for equality and representation in the United States.
Current Status of Bill S 4272
Bill S 4272 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2024. Bill S 4272 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2024. Bill S 4272's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of May 7, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4272
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
30Democrat Cosponsors
26Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4272
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4272
A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
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