Bill Summary
This resolution directs the Fine Arts Board to accept a gift of a portrait of Alice Paul, a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement, and place it in a permanent location in either the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol or an office building of the House. The resolution acknowledges Paul's contributions to the fight for women's suffrage and equality and recognizes her as a driving force behind these movements. The resolution also directs the Architect of the Capitol to ensure that the portrait is placed in a suitable and permanent location.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could affect people by honoring and commemorating the contributions of Alice Paul to the women's suffrage movement. This could bring awareness to her role in history and inspire others to continue advocating for women's rights.
2. The legislation could also affect people by promoting gender equality and the importance of women's suffrage. This could potentially spark discussions and conversations about current issues related to gender equality and the ongoing fight for women's rights.
3. Finally, this legislation could affect people by potentially creating a physical representation of Alice Paul and her legacy in the form of a portrait. This could serve as a symbol of progress and inspire individuals to continue making positive changes in their communities.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 178 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 178
Directing the Fine Arts Board to accept the gift of a portrait of Alice
Paul for placement in the House of Representatives wing of the United
States Capitol or an office building of the House, and directing the
Architect of the Capitol to place the portrait in a suitable permanent
location.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 5, 2019
Mr. Norcross submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on House Administration
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RESOLUTION
Directing the Fine Arts Board to accept the gift of a portrait of Alice
Paul for placement in the House of Representatives wing of the United
States Capitol or an office building of the House, and directing the
Architect of the Capitol to place the portrait in a suitable permanent
location.
Whereas Alice Paul was a leader in the women's suffrage movement in the United
States, worked for two years with the National American Woman Suffrage
Association, cofounded the Congressional Union seeking a Federal
constitutional amendment for women's suffrage, and in 1916, formed the
National Woman's Party;
Whereas, in 1920, Alice Paul was instrumental in the passage and ratification of
the 19th Amendment, which prohibited denying any citizen the right to
vote on the basis of sex;
Whereas, in 1923, Alice Paul penned the Equal Rights Amendment, which was
introduced in every congressional term between 1923 and 1972;
Whereas Alice Paul continued to advocate on behalf of women until her death on
July 9, 1977; and
Whereas Alice Paul was a driving force behind the attainment of women's suffrage
and the national movement toward equality for women: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) directs the Fine Arts Board to accept the gift of a
portrait of Alice Paul for placement in the House of
Representatives wing of the United States Capitol or an office
building of the House; and
(2) directs the Architect of the Capitol to place the
portrait in a suitable permanent location.
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