Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the "Shirley Chisholm Statue Act," directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress, for placement in the United States Capitol. The Joint Committee is given a timeline of 2 years to enter into an agreement to obtain the statue and is authorized to use the services of the Architect of the Capitol. The statue must be placed in a public permanent location in the Capitol. The legislation also authorizes necessary funds to be appropriated for the implementation of this Act.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could affect people by honoring and recognizing Shirley Chisholm's contributions to American history and politics. It could inspire and empower individuals, particularly women and people of color, to see themselves represented in the United States Capitol.
2. The legislation could also affect taxpayers as it authorizes the appropriation of funds to obtain and place the statue. This could potentially lead to debates and discussions about the government's spending priorities and use of taxpayer money.
3. This legislation could also affect artists and sculptors who may have the opportunity to create the statue of Shirley Chisholm. It could provide them with a prestigious and high-profile commission, potentially increasing their visibility and career opportunities.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1073 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1073
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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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 17, 2023
Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Ms. Malliotakis, Ms. Barragan, Mr.
Blumenauer, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Horsford,
Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Sewell, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Higgins
of New York, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Ms. Meng, Ms. Crockett, Mr. Carter of
Louisiana, Ms. Tlaib, Mrs. McBath, Ms. Brown, Ms. Chu, Ms. Pressley,
Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Cleaver, Ms.
Norton, Mr. Mfume, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms.
Jackson Lee, Mrs. Trahan, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Ms. Adams, Ms. Williams of
Georgia, and Mr. Thanedar) introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on House Administration
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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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PLACEMENT OF STATUE OF SHIRLEY CHISHOLM IN UNITED STATES
CAPITOL.
(a) Obtaining Statue.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm,
under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers
appropriate consistent with applicable law. The Joint Committee may
authorize the Architect of the Capitol to enter into the agreement and
related contracts required under this subsection on its behalf, under
such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee may require.
(b) Placement.--The Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
shall place the statue obtained under subsection (a) in a public
permanent location in the United States Capitol.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act, and
any amounts so appropriated shall remain available until expended.
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