H.R. 47

To direct the Architect of the Capitol to establish and display within the Capitol Visitor Center a suitable exhibit which depicts the Congressional careers, accomplishments, and contributions of the 22 African-American Members of Congress who served during the Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction Eras, and a suitable exhibit which acknowledges the use of slave labor in the construction of the Capitol.

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110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 47

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 4, 2007

Mr. Butterfield (for himself, Mr. Clyburn, and Ms. Norton), introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

A BILL

To direct the Architect of the Capitol to establish and display within the Capitol Visitor Center a suitable exhibit which depicts the Congressional careers, accomplishments, and contributions of the 22 African-American Members of Congress who served during the Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction Eras, and a suitable exhibit which acknowledges the use of slave labor in the construction of the Capitol.

1.

Exhibits in Capitol Visitor Center on Contributions of African-American Members of Congress During Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction Eras and Acknowledgement of Use of Slave Labor in Construction of Capitol

(a)

Contributions of African-American Members During Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction Eras

The Architect of the Capitol shall establish and display in a prominent location within the Capitol Visitor Center a suitable exhibit which depicts the Congressional careers, accomplishments, and contributions of the 22 African-American Members of Congress who served during the Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction Eras, including the 2 African-American members of the Senate, beginning with Congressman Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina (1870–1879) and ending with Congressman George H. White of North Carolina (1897–1901).

(b)

Acknowledgement of Use of Slave Labor in Construction of Capitol

The Architect of the Capitol shall establish and display in a prominent location within the Capitol Visitor Center a suitable exhibit which acknowledges the use of slave labor in the construction of the United States Capitol.

2.

Effective Date

The Architect of the Capitol shall prepare and display the exhibits required under this Act in time for the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public.