Equality in Congress: US Territories Can Place Statues in National Statuary Hall
This act allows U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and Guam to place statues of their notable figures in the National Statuary Hall at the Capitol. This means residents of these territories will see greater representation of their history and culture in a significant national space, potentially strengthening their sense of belonging and equality with other states.
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U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands) can now place statues in National Statuary Hall.
The act increases the visibility and recognition of the territories' contributions to U.S. history and culture.
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