Bills · HR 212
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 212Government buildings, facilities, and propertyMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Capitol Remembrance Act
INTRO JAN 6· LAST ACTION JAN 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to permanently acknowledge and commemorate a significant and controversial event in recent American history within a prominent national landmark. If it becomes law, it ensures that the January 6, 2021 attack is publicly remembered in the U.S. Capitol itself, influencing how current and future generations perceive this event and the roles of those who defended the building.
Without this bill, there might not be a specific, mandated permanent exhibit dedicated to this event in the Capitol, leaving its remembrance to potentially less formal or temporary initiatives. It also highlights the role of law enforcement and Capitol staff during the event.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Architect of the Capitol to design and install a permanent exhibit depicting the January 6, 2021 attack in a prominent Capitol location within two years.
This creates a lasting official memorial of a significant event in American history.
PROVISION 02
Requires the exhibit to include damaged property from the Capitol and photographic records of the attack.
This ensures the exhibit will use tangible evidence and visual documentation to tell the story.
PROVISION 03
Mandates a plaque within the exhibit to honor U.S. Capitol Police, other law enforcement, specific fallen officers, injured individuals, and Capitol staff involved in the restoration.
This publicly recognizes and commemorates the sacrifices and efforts of individuals who protected the Capitol and helped recover from the attack.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes an unspecified amount of money ("such sums as are necessary") to pay for the exhibit's creation and installation.
This provides the financial means for the project to be completed once the funds are approved.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 6
Introduced in House
JAN 6
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 212
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 6, 2025
Last actionJan 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED JAN 6, 2025
House BillHR 212Government buildings, facilities, and propertyMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Capitol Remembrance Act
INTRODUCED JAN 6, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 6, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
46
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