H.R. 601 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To direct the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a contract to revise the statue commemorating women's suffrage located in the rotunda of the United States Capitol to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth.
H.R. 601 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 5, 2003, sponsored by Major Owens with 82 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 82
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Requires the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a contract to revise the statue commemorating women's suffrage located in the rotunda of the United States Capitol (known as the Portrait Monument) to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Major Owens (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 81 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (Feb 5, 2003)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
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