S. 5229 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to remove the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the Capitol and to obtain a bust of Thurgood Marshall for installation in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, and for other purposes.
S. 5229 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Dec 8, 2022, sponsored by Benjamin L. Cardin with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 8, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 117-326
What it does
This bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to remove the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court chamber of the Capitol and install a bust of Thurgood Marshall in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 8, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 14, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-326. (Dec 27, 2022)
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