H.R. 8098 — To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.

H.R. 8098 — To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to honor the legacy of Shirley Chisholm by directing the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of her for display in the United States Capitol. Shirley Chisholm was a pioneering political figure, known for being the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Congress and for her significant contributions to civil rights and women's rights. Key provisions of the legislation include a requirement for the Joint Committee to enter into an agreement to obtain the statue within two years of the law being enacted.