To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Mar 2021): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
H.R. 1455 proposed the creation and placement of a monument to honor Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The bill outlined that the Joint Committee on the Library would be responsible for obtaining the monument, with a requirement to consider artists from underrepresented demographic groups. The Architect of the Capitol would then permanently install it in a visible location within the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds. The bill also authorized necessary appropriations for these activities.
This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Lois Frankel of Florida and co-sponsored by other representatives. It was referred to the Committee on House Administration. However, an official summary indicates that the provisions of this bill were later incorporated into other enacted legislation. Therefore, H.R. 1455, as an individual bill, did not advance further on its own and is no longer active in its original form.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain, and the Architect of the Capitol to permanently install in the U.S. Capitol or on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Timeline
1 Mar 2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1455 do?
- H.R. 1455 proposed the creation and placement of a monument to honor Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The bill outlined that the Joint Committee on the Library would be responsible for obtaining the monument, with a requirement to consider artists from underrepresented demographic groups. The Architect of the Capitol would then permanently install it in a visible location within the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds. The bill also authorized necessary appropriations for these activities. This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Lois Frankel of Florida and co-sponsored by other representatives. It was referred to the Committee on House Administration. However, an official summary indicates that the provisions of this bill were later incorporated into other enacted legislation. Therefore, H.R. 1455, as an individual bill, did not advance further on its own and is no longer active in its original form.
- Has H.R. 1455 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1455. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1455?
- H.R. 1455 was sponsored by Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21] (D-FL), with 66 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1455?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (1 Mar 2021).
Related bills in Congress
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9899) to designate Afghanistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Afghanistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh.
Stop Insider Trading Act
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
More bills from Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Bill100 mirrors the public U.S. legislative record from Congress.gov and GovTrack and adds plain-English AI summaries. It is an information tool, not legal, compliance or lobbying advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress or any government agency. AI summaries can simplify or omit detail — every bill links to the official source; verify there before you rely on it.