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H.R. 6336 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and to provide for the permanent display of the statue in Emancipation Hall of the United States Capitol.

H.R. 6336 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Aug 2, 2012, sponsored by Daniel E. Lungren with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Aug 2, 2012
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Congress
Public law
Public Law 112-174

What it does

Requires the Joint Committee on the Library to accept from the District of Columbia the donation of a statue depicting Frederick Douglass, subject to the terms and conditions that the Joint Committee considers appropriate. Requires the Joint Committee to place the statue in a suitable permanent location in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Daniel E. Lungren (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedAug 2, 2012
  • Passed the HouseSep 10, 2012
  • Passed the SenateSep 12, 2012
  • Sent to the PresidentSep 14, 2012
  • Became lawSep 20, 2012

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-174. (Sep 20, 2012)

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