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SB 2001

National Statuary Hall Selection Commission; create for recommending two new Mississippi statues at U.S. Capitol.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Blount

Mississippi bill would create commission to recommend two new statues for U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall but died in committee without passage.

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Bill Summary · SB 2001

Legislative bill overview

SB 2001 would establish a National Statuary Hall Selection Commission tasked with recommending two new statues representing Mississippi for display in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall. Each state is permitted to display two statues of notable figures in this national gallery. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, without advancing further.

Why is this important

Statuary Hall is a prestigious space where states commemorate their most significant historical figures, making these selections symbolically important to how Mississippi represents itself nationally. The composition and selection process for such a commission can reflect evolving values about which historical figures deserve recognition, particularly given ongoing national conversations about statues of controversial historical figures.

Potential points of contention

  • Historical figure selection: Disagreement over which Mississippians deserve commemoration, especially regarding figures with complicated legacies related to slavery, segregation, or civil rights
  • Commission composition: Questions about who should serve on the selection body and whether it adequately represents diverse perspectives within Mississippi
  • Replacement decisions: If new statues would replace existing ones, controversy over removing current honorees from national display

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

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