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Equality in the Halls of Congress Act

USA119th CongressHR-7073| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2026
James C. Moylan

James C. Moylan

Republican Representative

Guam

Cosponsors (4)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Equality in the Halls of Congress Act" aims to expand representation within the National Statuary Hall Collection by permitting U.S. territories and commonwealths to contribute statues. Specifically, it authorizes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands to provide and furnish statues, adhering to the same specifications as those provided by states. This legislation amends existing law (2 U.S.C. 2132) to include these five entities within the definition of "State" for the purposes of the collection. The bill mandates the Architect of the Capitol to take necessary measures to acquire these statues and implement the Act, thereby promoting greater inclusivity in this historical display.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3251
Equality in the Halls of Congress Act
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3251
    Equality in the Halls of Congress Act


  • January 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

Equality in the Halls of Congress Act

USA119th CongressHR-7073| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2026
The "Equality in the Halls of Congress Act" aims to expand representation within the National Statuary Hall Collection by permitting U.S. territories and commonwealths to contribute statues. Specifically, it authorizes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands to provide and furnish statues, adhering to the same specifications as those provided by states. This legislation amends existing law (2 U.S.C. 2132) to include these five entities within the definition of "State" for the purposes of the collection. The bill mandates the Architect of the Capitol to take necessary measures to acquire these statues and implement the Act, thereby promoting greater inclusivity in this historical display.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3251
Equality in the Halls of Congress Act
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3251
    Equality in the Halls of Congress Act


  • January 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
James C. Moylan

James C. Moylan

Republican Representative

Guam

Cosponsors (4)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted