H.R. 4510 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to accept the donation of a bust depicting Sojourner Truth and to display the bust in a suitable location in the rotunda of the Capitol.
H.R. 4510 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Dec 13, 2005, sponsored by Sheila Jackson Lee with 232 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
- Dec 13, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 232
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 109-427
What it does
Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to accept the donation of a bust depicting Sojourner Truth and display it in a suitable permanent location in the the Capitol.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 176 Democrats, 55 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 13, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2005
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2006
- Became lawDec 20, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-427. (Dec 20, 2006)
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Committees
- Rules and Administration Committee
- Committee on House Administration
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