Bill · H.R. 8098· House(119-HR-8098)

To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.

Age: 62 years

New York

Introduced: 3/26/2026
Last activity: 3/26/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsored by: Yvette Clarke
Cosponsors: - 35 - 0

Congress

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What this bill would do

This bill directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm. The committee must enter into an agreement to get the statue within two years of the bill's enactment. It also allows the Architect of the Capitol to handle the agreement and related contracts on behalf of the committee. Once obtained, the statue will be placed in a public permanent location inside the United States Capitol. Finally, the bill authorizes the appropriation of whatever sums are necessary to carry out these actions.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill provides public recognition of Shirley Chisholm's historical contributions to the African American community.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill commemorates Shirley Chisholm, a pioneering female legislator.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors the legacy of Shirley Chisholm, a prominent Black political figure, through a permanent statue in the U.S. Capitol.