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Restoring Historic Inscription on Women's Suffrage Monument in Capitol

This resolution directs the restoration of the original inscription on the "Portrait Monument" in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. This monument honors the pioneers who secured women's right to vote, and restoring its original text ensures a more complete historical representation for all visitors. It highlights the ongoing recognition of women's contributions to American democracy.
Key points
The original inscription on the Women's Suffrage Monument in the Capitol Rotunda will be restored.
This action honors the historical struggle for women's right to vote and its key figures.
An unveiling ceremony will be held in the Capitol Rotunda to mark the restoration.
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Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to revise the statue commemorating women's suffrage which is located in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, commonly known as the "Portrait Monument", by placing on the statue an inscription which is based on the original inscription which was on the statue when the statue was delivered to the United States Capitol in 1921, and for other purposes.
Print number: HCONRES 44
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2019-05-24