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Read. Follow. Verify.Congress considers bill to place Roberto Clemente statue in U.S. Capitol
Last action · September 12, 2023: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill directs the placement of a statue honoring humanitarian and athlete Roberto Clemente within the U.S. Capitol or on the . The measure authorizes the necessary steps to secure and install the monument.
The bill establishes a formal process for adding a new commemorative statue to the U.S. Capitol collection, which requires specific congressional authorization and site approval.
Who It Would Affect
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U.S. Capitol Architect
The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the maintenance and placement of statues within the Capitol complex.
Joint Committee on the Library
This committee typically oversees the approval and placement of statues in the U.S. Capitol.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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Commemorative focus
The bill highlights a legislative effort to increase representation of Puerto Rican figures within the U.S. Capitol collection.
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- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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