US HB5711 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: Introduced on July 13 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-07-30 - Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizes the President to invite each U.S. territory to provide and furnish a statue, in marble or bronze, of a deceased person who has been a citizen of such territory, and illustrious for their historic renown or for distinguished civic or military services, such as the territory may deem to be worthy of this national commemoration. Requires the statues to be placed in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. Prohibits a statue of any individual from being placed in Statuary Hall until 10 years after the individual's death. Prescribes requirements and administrative procedures for replacement of such statues.

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Title

To provide for the furnishing of statues by the territories of the United States for display in Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol.

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-07-30 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
2010-07-30 Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 111-583.
2010-07-14 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2010-07-14 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2010-07-13 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Same As/Similar To

HB2791 (Related) 2009-06-10 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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