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H.R. 8098·119th Congress·Introduced Mar 26, 2026

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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Sponsor
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Committees
Committee on House Administration (primary)
Last action
Mar 26, 2026

Bottom line

This bill mandates the acquisition and placement of a statue honoring Shirley Chisholm in the U.S. Capitol, authorizing appropriations for this purpose.

What it actually does

This bill directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to acquire a statue of Shirley Chisholm within two years of enactment. It further mandates that this statue be placed in a public, permanent location within the United States Capitol. The bill also authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to achieve these objectives.

Section 1(a) and 1(b)

Acquisition and Placement of Shirley Chisholm Statue

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This provision requires the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm within two years of the bill becoming law. It also directs the Committee to place this statue in a public, permanent location within the United States Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol may be authorized to act on the Committee's behalf for these agreements.

Section 1(c)

Funding Authorization

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This section authorizes the appropriation of "such sums as may be necessary" to carry out the act, meaning to fund the acquisition and placement of the statue. Any funds appropriated under this authorization will remain available until they are spent.

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