To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the United States Capitol in National Statuary Hall, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4145 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Oct 26, 2005, sponsored by Jesse L. Jackson Jr. with 220 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Oct 26, 2005
Co-sponsors: 220
Policy area: Commemorations
Public law: Public Law 109-116

What it does

Directs the Architect of the Capitol to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the Capitol in a suitable permanent location in National Statuary Hall. Prohibits a statue of any individual from being placed in National Statuary Hall until after the expiration of the 10-year period which begins on the date of the individual's death.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 176 Democrats, 43 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

IntroducedOct 26, 2005
Passed the HouseNov 18, 2005
Passed the SenateNov 18, 2005
Sent to the PresidentNov 28, 2005
Became lawDec 1, 2005

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-116. (Dec 1, 2005)

Other Commemorations bills in the 109th Congress

Committees

Committee on House Administration

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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