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Honoring Supreme Court Justices: Statues for O’Connor and Ginsburg

This act aims to honor two distinguished Supreme Court Justices, Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by placing their statues in or on the Capitol Grounds. This symbolic recognition of their contributions to law and society may inspire future generations towards civic engagement and the pursuit of equality.
Key points
The act mandates the creation and placement of statues of Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a prominent location within the Capitol or on its grounds.
The statues are intended to commemorate their pioneering roles as the first women on the Supreme Court and their advocacy for equality and justice.
The selection of artists for the statues should consider artists from underrepresented demographic groups.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4814
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O'Connor and a statue to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4814.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act mandates the creation and placement of statues of Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a prominent location within the Capitol or on its grounds.
  • The statues are intended to commemorate their pioneering roles as the first women on the Supreme Court and their advocacy for equality and justice.
  • The selection of artists for the statues should consider artists from underrepresented demographic groups.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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