I
112th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4080
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 17, 2012
Mr. Ackerman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
A BILL
To direct the Architect of the Capitol to acquire a
statue of The Unknown Slave
for permanent display in
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center, and for other
purposes.
Statue of The Unknown
Slave
Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Architect of the
Capitol (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Architect
)
shall solicit bids and enter into an agreement for the creation of a statue of
The Unknown Slave
. The Architect shall acquire and permanently
display that statue in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center.
Consultation with Congressional Black Caucus
The Architect shall carry out this Act in consultation with the Congressional Black Caucus.