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Confederate Statues Removal from US Capitol

This bill aims to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederacy from the United States Capitol building. Citizens may observe changes in the Capitol's decor, and states that provided the statues will have the option to reclaim or replace them.
Key points
All statues of individuals who served the Confederacy will be removed from the Capitol.
States that provided removed statues can reclaim them by covering transportation costs.
States can replace removed statues with new ones, following existing rules.
2 million dollars are allocated for the removal and storage of the statues.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1248
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Process start date: 2023-02-28
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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 118_HR_1248.

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 2023-02-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All statues of individuals who served the Confederacy will be removed from the Capitol.
  • States that provided removed statues can reclaim them by covering transportation costs.
  • States can replace removed statues with new ones, following existing rules.
  • 2 million dollars are allocated for the removal and storage of the statues.
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. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12].

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 2025-12-24.

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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