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H.R. 8098

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 8098, to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol, was introduced in the House on Mar 26, 2026 by Rep. Yvette Clarke (D). It was referred to Administration, and last saw action on Mar 26, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Record

Text

H.R. 8098 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

hb8098/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 8098 IH: To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-03-26
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 8098  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   March 26, 2026   Ms. Clarke of New York  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on House Administration    A BILL
To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
1.
Placement of statue of Shirley Chisholm in United States Capitol
(a)
Obtaining Statue
Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate consistent with applicable law. The Joint Committee may authorize the Architect of the Capitol to enter into the agreement and related contracts required under this subsection on its behalf, under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee may require.
(b)
Placement
The Joint Committee of Congress on the Library shall place the statue obtained under subsection (a) in a public permanent location in the United States Capitol.
(c)
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act, and any amounts so appropriated shall remain available until expended.

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2026-03-26
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.

Sponsors

Rep. Yvette Clarke (D) sponsors H.R. 8098 alone.

Yvette Clarke

Rep. · D–NY-9 · Sponsor

Committees

H.R. 8098 went before 1 committee: Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration
Committee on House Administration
Referred To · Mar 26, 2026 · 196 Bills

Actions

H.R. 8098 has taken 2 actions since Mar 26, 2026.

ChamberAction
Mar 26, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2026
House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.Committee on House Administration

Votes

H.R. 8098 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 8098 goes by 2 titles.

  • To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol. — Official Title as Introduced
  • To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol. — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 8098 under Congress, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 8098’s is Congress.

hr8098/policy-areas.txt
CongressAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 8098, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. CLARKE of New York:H.R. 8098.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H2777]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com