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Confederate Monument Removal Act: Statues to be removed from U.S. Capitol.

This Act mandates the removal of all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederacy from display in the United States Capitol. This change affects national symbolism and public space, altering how history is represented in the seat of government. States that provided the removed statues can request their return, provided they cover transportation costs, or the statues will be stored in a nonpublic location.
Key points
Removal Requirement: All statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America must be removed from the U.S. Capitol within 120 days of the Act's enactment.
Return to States: States that provided the removed statues can request their return and ownership transfer, but must agree to pay the transportation costs.
Funding: $2 million is appropriated from the federal budget to the Architect of the Capitol to cover the costs of removal, transfer, security, and storage.
Replacement Option: States whose statues are removed are permitted to replace them with new ones, following established procedures.
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Print number: 118_S_573
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
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_S_573.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Removal Requirement: All statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America must be removed from the U.S. Capitol within 120 days of the Act's enactment.
  • Return to States: States that provided the removed statues can request their return and ownership transfer, but must agree to pay the transportation costs.
  • Funding: $2 million is appropriated from the federal budget to the Architect of the Capitol to cover the costs of removal, transfer, security, and storage.
  • Replacement Option: States whose statues are removed are permitted to replace them with new ones, following established procedures.
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 2025-12-27.

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