What does Preamble of Albert Pike Statue Removal Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove the statue to the memory and in honor of Albert Pike erected near Judiciary Square in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes,' aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove a statue of Albert Pike. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 8, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Albert Pike Statue Removal Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Albert Pike Statue Removal Act.

What does REMOVAL OF STATUE OF ALBERT PIKE. of Albert Pike Statue Removal Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the National Park Service, to remove the statue of Albert Pike located near Judiciary Square in the District of Columbia. The statue was originally erected under a joint resolution approved on April 9, 1898. The Secretary of the Interior may donate the statue to a museum or similar entity for preservation and interpretation. The recipient of the statue is prohibited from storing, displaying, or exhibiting it outside; otherwise, ownership reverts to the Federal Government.

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Albert Pike Statue Removal Act

Last updated: 8/8/2025 · Introduced: 8/8/2025

Author: Eleanor Norton (D-DC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the removal of the Albert Pike statue near Judiciary Square in the District of Columbia.
The Secretary of the Interior can donate the statue to a museum for preservation, with restrictions on its storage, display, and exhibition.
If the statue is not properly maintained by the recipient, ownership will revert to the Federal Government.

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