To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the United States Capitol in National Statuary Hall, and for other purposes.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 109-116.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 18, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Architect of the Capitol to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the Capitol in a suitable permanent location in National Statuary Hall. Prohibits a statue of any individual from being placed in National Statuary Hall until after the expiration of the 10-year period which begins on the date of the individual's death. Exempts a statue: (1) obtained and placed in National Statuary Hall under this Act; or (2) provided and furnished by a state under the Revised Statutes of the United States or its replacement provided under the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001. Authorizes appropriations.
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AI Government Intelligence™This law directs the Architect of the Capitol to acquire and place a statue of Rosa Parks in a permanent location within the United States Capitol's National Statuary Hall. It establishes a general rule prohibiting the placement of statues of individuals in the Hall until 10 years after their death, but exempts the Rosa Parks statue and those provided by states under existing statutes. The law also authorizes appropriations to support these activities. The bill was passed by the House in 2005 and subsequently signed into law, becoming Public Law No: 109-116.
The law mandates the installation of a Rosa Parks statue in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall, overriding the usual 10-year posthumous waiting period for statues, and provides funding authorization for this purpose.
- Directs the Architect of the Capitol to obtain and place a Rosa Parks statue in National Statuary Hall.
- Prohibits placement of statues of individuals in the Hall until 10 years after their death, with specific exemptions including this statue.
- Authorizes appropriations to fund the acquisition and placement of the statue.
['Architect of the Capitol', 'Visitors to the United States Capitol', 'Historians and educators focusing on civil rights history', 'General public interested in commemorations']
['Implementation considerations include ensuring appropriate placement and maintenance of the statue within the Capitol.', 'Costs associated with commissioning, acquiring, and installing the statue as authorized by appropriations.', 'Authority granted to the Architect of the Capitol to enter into agreements for statue acquisition may require oversight to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.']
The bill was introduced and passed by the House in 2005 and signed into law the same year. It addresses commemorative practices within the Capitol by adding a statue of Rosa Parks, a significant figure in civil rights history, and modifies the usual waiting period for statue placement in National Statuary Hall. The law fits within the broader policy area of commemorations and reflects legislative action to honor historical figures.
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['Setting a precedent for exceptions to the 10-year waiting period for statue placement could influence future commemorative decisions.', 'Increased public and educational engagement with civil rights history through the presence of the Rosa Parks statue in a prominent national location.', 'Potential administrative workload increase for the Architect of the Capitol related to statue acquisition and placement.']
The bill authorizes appropriations but does not specify amounts or detailed oversight mechanisms for the acquisition and placement of the statue. Transparency regarding the use of funds and the selection process for the statue's design and placement location would be important for public accountability. The exemption from the 10-year waiting period is a notable deviation from standard practice and should be clearly documented in legislative records.
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