To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor American humanitarian and star athlete Roberto Clemente of Puerto Rico.
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Overview
This bill seeks to have a statue erected in the U.S. Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds to honor Roberto Clemente, a renowned American humanitarian and athlete. The bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to acquire a statue, prioritizing artists from diverse backgrounds, potentially through donation. Funding for this project will be drawn from the Capitol Preservation Fund, with a maximum allocation of $500,000. The legislation highlights Clemente’s accomplishments as a baseball player, his dedication to community service, and his tragic death while aiding earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
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Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] Rescom. González-Colón
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