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Senator Hiram Revels and Fannie Lou Hamer; request joint committee on Library of Congress to approve replacement of current statues with statues of.

2025 Regular Session

Mississippi bill sought to replace Capitol statues with tributes to Hiram Revels and Fannie Lou Hamer but failed in committee.

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Bill Summary · HC 1

Legislative bill overview

This bill requests that a joint committee on the Library of Congress approve the replacement of current statues in the Capitol building with statues honoring Senator Hiram Revels and Fannie Lou Hamer, both prominent African American figures from Mississippi's history. The bill died in committee in April 2025 without advancing further.

Why is this important

Capitol statuary represents how the nation memorializes its historical figures and shapes the narrative of American history. Replacing existing statues with representations of civil rights pioneers would reflect evolving values regarding which leaders deserve prominent recognition in the Capitol, while simultaneously raising questions about which current statues would be removed.

Potential points of contention

  • Which statues would be removed: The bill doesn't specify which current statues would be replaced, leaving uncertainty about whether historically significant or controversial figures would be displaced
  • Criteria for statue selection: Disagreement over whether the selection process prioritizes civil rights history specifically or broader representation of diverse American experiences
  • Process and authority: Questions about whether a single bill can direct the Library of Congress committee, or whether this requires broader consensus and formal procedures for Capitol art changes

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

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