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Taney Bust Removal, Marshall Bust Installation in Capitol

New law mandates the removal of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney's bust from the Capitol due to his role in the unjust Dred Scott decision. In its place, a bust of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice, will be installed, symbolizing recognition of historical wrongs and promotion of equality.
Key points
Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney's bust will be removed from the Capitol within 45 days.
A bust of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice, will be commissioned and installed within 2 years.
This change aims to symbolically acknowledge historical injustices and promote values of equality.
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Status: Became Law
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5229
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2022-12-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress 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 for installation in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5229.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney's bust will be removed from the Capitol within 45 days.
  • A bust of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice, will be commissioned and installed within 2 years.
  • This change aims to symbolically acknowledge historical injustices and promote values of equality.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

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. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-326.

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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