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Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor American humanitarian and star athlete Roberto Clemente of Puerto Rico.

H.R. 10121 · House bill Sports and Recreation

A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to obtain and place a statue honoring Roberto Clemente in the United States Capitol or on its grounds. The legislation directs the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to acquire a statue within two years of the act's enactment. To ensure diversity, the committee must consider artists from various backgrounds, including those from the Puerto Rican community. The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the permanent installation of the statue in an appropriate location. Funding for this project is authorized through the Capitol Preservation Fund, with a cap on the total amount.

Yes

  • Scored +7

    Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?

    The bill honors a legendary figure within the Puerto Rican and Latino community through a national monument.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill promotes representation by specifically requiring consideration of artists from underrepresented demographic groups.

  • Scored +3

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill honors Clemente, who was a member of the Marine Corps Reserve.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.