H.R. 7915In committeeGovernment & democracy
Capitol to receive statue of civil rights leader Clarence Mitchell
Data as of July 11, 2026
Congress would place a permanent statue of civil rights leader Clarence Mitchell, Jr. in the U.S. Capitol.45-second read · 5 questions answered below
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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
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- 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.
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Official title
Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act
- Introduced:
- March 12, 2026
- Latest action:
- March 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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