Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act
Source: Congress.gov ·
317 words in original text
What This Bill Does
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove the Andrew Jackson statue and its marble base from Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. The bill requires the statue to be donated to a museum or similar organization, with restrictions on how it can be displayed.
Who It Affects
The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for carrying out the removal. Museums or similar organizations that receive the statue are directly affected by display restrictions. The Federal Government retains ownership rights if rules are broken.
Key Provisions
- The Secretary of the Interior must remove the Andrew Jackson statue and marble base from Lafayette Square in the District of Columbia (Sec. 2(a))
- The Secretary must donate the statue and marble base to a museum or similar entity (Sec. 2(b))
- The organization receiving the statue cannot store, display or exhibit it outdoors, and if they do, ownership returns to the Federal Government (Sec. 2(b))
What Changes
The Andrew Jackson statue and marble base will be removed from Lafayette Square. The statue will be transferred to a museum or similar organization instead of remaining in its current location.
Important Definitions
None defined.
Important: This plain English summary was generated by AI and is provided for informational purposes only.
It is not legal advice. Always consult the official bill text on Congress.gov
or a qualified attorney for legal matters.