To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.
117-HR-3005117th CongressIntroduced May 7, 2021Congress
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sponsor
Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5](D-MD-5)18 cosponsors
Summary
This bill provides for the removal of certain statues and busts from display in the Capitol.
The bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to remove the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court chamber of the Capitol and to obtain a bust of Thurgood Marshall with which to replace it.
The Joint Committee on the Library must remove all Confederate statutes and busts, as well as the statues of Charles Brantley Aycock, John Caldwell Calhoun, and James Paul Clarke, from areas of the Capitol accessible to the public. Furthermore, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) must store each removed statue.
Additionally, the bill
- prohibits the display of statues in National Statuary Hall of persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America or in the military forces or government of a state while it was in rebellion against the United States;
- requires the AOC to identify such statues and the Joint Committee on the Library to arrange for their removal;
- requires each statue to be returned to the providing state if the state requests and agrees to pay any transportation-related costs; and
- permits a state that has a statue removed to replace the statue.
Subjects
ArkansasArt, artists, authorshipConflicts and warsCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHouse of RepresentativesJudgesMembers of CongressMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMonuments and memorialsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRacial and ethnic relationsSenateSouth CarolinaState and local government operationsSupreme CourtU.S. CapitolU.S. history
Actions (15)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
May 24, 2022Senate
Received in the Senate.
Jul 12, 2021Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 29, 2021House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 285 - 120 (Roll no. 196). (text: CR H3263-3264)
Jun 29, 2021House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 285 - 120 (Roll no. 196).(text: CR H3263-3264)
Jun 29, 2021Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3290-3291)
Jun 29, 2021House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. R. 3005, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Loudermilk demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until a time to be announced.
Jun 29, 2021House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 29, 2021House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3005.
Jun 29, 2021House floor actions
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.
Jun 29, 2021House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 504. (consideration: CR H3263-3276)
Jun 29, 2021House floor actions
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 504 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.
Jun 28, 2021House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
May 7, 2021House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 7, 2021Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 7, 2021Library of Congress