SF119 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Requesting the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress of the United States Congress to approve replacement of the statue of Henry Mower Rice now on display in National Statuary Hall in the Capitol of the United States

Related bill: HF475

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This legislative bill, introduced by Senators Cwodzinski and Pappas, proposes the replacement of a statue of Henry Mower Rice currently displayed in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol with a new statue of Hubert H. Humphrey. Hubert H. Humphrey was a former Vice President of the United States and a senator from Minnesota who significantly contributed to civil rights, healthcare, and various other important legislative achievements. The bill outlines Humphrey's numerous accomplishments and qualifications for this honor. The proposal includes handling the costs and logistics associated with removing the old statue and erecting the new one, and also transferring the Henry Mower Rice statue to the Minnesota State Historical Society. The bill seeks approval from the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to proceed with these changes.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added