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SR 933

National Statuary Hall Collection Replacement Committee; create

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gail Davenport and 16 co-sponsors

Georgia proposes creating a committee to review and potentially replace state statues in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall.

Senate Read and Referred
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Bill Summary · SR 933

Legislative bill overview

SR 933 proposes the creation of a National Statuary Hall Collection Replacement Committee in Georgia. This committee would presumably be tasked with reviewing, selecting, or replacing statues currently displayed in the National Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol, where each state contributes two statues representing notable historical figures.

Why is this important

The National Statuary Hall has become a focal point in national conversations about historical representation and commemoration. States have increasingly sought to replace statues of figures associated with slavery, segregation, or other controversial legacies with statues of alternative historical figures, making committee formation a practical governance matter with cultural significance.

Potential points of contention

  • Selection criteria: How the committee will decide which statues to replace and which historical figures to elevate—decisions that inherently reflect contemporary values about history and who deserves commemoration
  • Scope of authority: Whether the committee will have decision-making power or merely advisory capacity, and how its recommendations would be implemented
  • Cost and logistics: Replacing statues involves significant expenses for artist commissions, removal, installation, and storage of existing pieces

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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