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The bill installs a permanent Shirley Chisholm statue to boost public recognition and representation for women and racial minorities while authorizing unspecified federal spending and potentially diverting Capitol staff resources during implementation.
Women and racial-ethnic minorities will gain a lasting public symbol in the Capitol that may inspire more of them to pursue public service.
Students and other visitors to the U.S. Capitol will see a permanent statue honoring Shirley Chisholm, increasing public recognition of her historic role as the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Taxpayers will be responsible for unspecified federal spending because the bill authorizes “such sums as may be necessary” for the statue’s costs.
Architect of the Capitol staff and other federal employees may have time and resources diverted to the statue’s construction, installation, and upkeep, potentially delaying other projects.
Based on analysis of 1 section of legislative text.
Introduced March 26, 2026 by Yvette Diane Clarke · Last progress March 26, 2026
Requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain and place a permanent statue of Shirley Chisholm in a public location in the United States Capitol, and allows the Architect of the Capitol to act on the Committee’s behalf. The Committee must enter into any necessary agreements within two years of enactment, and the law authorizes whatever funds are needed to carry out the placement, with appropriated amounts remaining available until spent.