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Confederate Monument Removal from US Capitol

This act mandates the removal of all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederacy from the United States Capitol. This aims to change the symbolism of public spaces, reflecting national unity values. Citizens may observe changes in the Capitol's appearance, and states that provided the statues can reclaim and replace them.
Key points
All statues of individuals who served the Confederacy will be removed from the US Capitol.
States that provided removed statues can reclaim them and replace them with new ones, covering transportation costs.
2 million dollars from the federal budget have been allocated for these actions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_366
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Confederate Monument Removal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_366.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All statues of individuals who served the Confederacy will be removed from the US Capitol.
  • States that provided removed statues can reclaim them and replace them with new ones, covering transportation costs.
  • 2 million dollars from the federal budget have been allocated for these actions.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

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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