Capitol to receive statue of civil rights leader Clarence Mitchell
In committeeH.R. 7915Latest action
Sponsor: Kweisi Mfume · Representative · MD
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Official title: Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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Congress would place a permanent statue of civil rights leader Clarence Mitchell, Jr. in the U.S. Capitol.
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What does this do?
This bill directs a congressional committee to obtain a statue of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. and install it permanently in the U.S. Capitol. The committee would have two years to arrange the acquisition.
Who does it affect?
The Joint Committee of Congress on the Library is responsible for carrying out the acquisition and installation. Capitol and congressional administrative officials would handle the process, and the statue would be visible to anyone who visits the Capitol.
Why does it matter?
Clarence Mitchell, Jr. was a Baltimore-born civil rights leader who led the NAACP's Washington office for nearly three decades. He played a major role in passing landmark civil rights laws in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1980.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Federal funding authorized
- No dollar amount specified
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 12, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 12, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.