What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 2366.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-15.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2366/BILLS-117s2366is.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 2366

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Capitol Changes: Removing Confederate and Taney Statues

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: The bust of Justice Roger Brooke Taney will be removed from the Capitol and replaced with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. All statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America will be removed from public display in the Capitol. The act outlines procedures for returning removed statues to the states that provided them, and allows for their replacement with new ones. A total of $5 million from the federal budget has been allocated to implement these changes.

This act aims to remove the bust of Justice Roger Brooke Taney, known for the controversial Dred Scott decision, from the Capitol and replace it with a bust of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice. Additionally, all statues of individuals associated with the Confederacy will be removed from publicly accessible areas of the Capitol. These changes are intended to reflect values of equality and justice in symbolic places of power.

Key points

The bust of Justice Roger Brooke Taney will be removed from the Capitol and replaced with a bust of Thurgood Marshall.

All statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America will be removed from public display in the Capitol.

The act outlines procedures for returning removed statues to the states that provided them, and allows for their replacement with new ones.

A total of $5 million from the federal budget has been allocated to implement these changes.

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Additional Information

A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the 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 Capitol, and for other purposes.

Print number: S 2366

Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

Process start date: 2021-07-15

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Capitol Changes: Removing Confederate and Taney Statues

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