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US HRes842
US HRes842Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a statue of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk should be accepted for display in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol to honor his enduring legacy of free expression, civic leadership, and unwavering commitment to the American principles of faith, family, and freedom.
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Introduced
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
In Committee
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a statue of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk should be accepted for display in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol to honor his enduring legacy of free expression, civic leadership, and unwavering commitment to the American principles of faith, family, and freedom.
AI Summary
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' intent to honor Charles "Charlie" Kirk by accepting and displaying a statue of him in the Capitol. The resolution highlights Kirk as a conservative political activist who founded Turning Point USA in 2012, an organization focused on educating students about fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government. The resolution emphasizes Kirk's commitment to constitutional principles, open debate, and civic engagement, portraying him as someone who treated people with respect and was willing to engage in dialogue. Notably, the resolution mentions that Kirk was allegedly assassinated in 2025 for his beliefs, which it frames as a contradiction to the principle of free speech. The specific directive is for the House Fine Arts Board to accept and display Kirk's statue in a prominent location within the House wing of the U.S. Capitol by January 2, 2027, as a way of commemorating his legacy and contributions to conservative political discourse.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (19)
Andy Biggs (R)*,
Sheri Biggs (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Chip Roy (R),
Keith Self (R),
Marlin Stutzman (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 10/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/842/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres842/BILLS-119hres842ih.pdf |
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