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House bill directs placement of Roberto Clemente statue in the U.S. Capitol

Original title: To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor American humanitarian and star athlete Roberto Clemente of Puerto Rico.

August 20, 2026

Capitol Grounds Commemorative Statues Roberto Clemente Congressional Legislation

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.Aug 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a formal process for adding a new historical figure to the U.S. Capitol's collection of statues, which serves as a permanent public recognition of Roberto Clemente's contributions.

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House Committee on House Administration

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What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill authorizes the placement of a statue honoring humanitarian and athlete Roberto Clemente within the U.S. Capitol or on . The measure initiates the process for acquiring and installing the commemorative monument.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It authorizes the placement of a statue of Roberto Clemente in the U.S. Capitol or on .

What is the current status of the bill?

It was introduced on August 20, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Why It Matters

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Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on House Administration“The committee to which the bill was referred.”Map →

locationU.S. Capitol“The proposed site for the statue.”Map →

personRoberto Clemente“The individual to be honored with a statue.”Map →

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