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Harriet Tubman Statue in Capitol: Honoring a Freedom Fighter

This act mandates the placement of a statue of Harriet Tubman, a hero of freedom and civil rights, in a prominent location within the Capitol. This aims to commemorate her contributions to the nation and educate future generations about her legacy. Citizens will have permanent access to a symbol of courage and dedication.
Key points
A statue of Harriet Tubman, a symbol of the fight against slavery and for women's rights, will be placed in the Capitol.
The cost of transporting and installing the statue will be covered by the Harriet Tubman Statue Commission of Maryland, not taxpayers.
The act aims to permanently commemorate Harriet Tubman's contributions to the history of the United States.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_663
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2021-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to direct the Joint Committee on the Library, in accordance with section 1831 of the Revised Statutes, to accept a statue depicting Harriet Tubman from the Harriet Tubman Statue Commission of Maryland and display the statue in a prominent location in the Capitol.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_663.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A statue of Harriet Tubman, a symbol of the fight against slavery and for women's rights, will be placed in the Capitol.
  • The cost of transporting and installing the statue will be covered by the Harriet Tubman Statue Commission of Maryland, not taxpayers.
  • The act aims to permanently commemorate Harriet Tubman's contributions to the history of the United States.
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. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

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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