Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 15
- Latest action
- Mar 12, 2026
What it does
The bill directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain and place a statue of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. in a permanent public location in the United States Capitol within two years of enactment. It authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to assist in securing the statue and contracts, and provides for necessary appropriations to fund the effort. The legislation honors Mitchell’s lifelong civil rights advocacy, including his leadership in the NAACP Washington Bureau and his role in advancing key civil rights and voting rights laws.
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