What does Preamble of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act do?

This bill directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to acquire a statue of Clarence Mitchell, Jr.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act do?

This section outlines findings regarding the life and career of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Mitchell, Jr. was born in Baltimore and practiced law there after receiving a Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law. He worked as a reporter for the Baltimore Afro-American newspaper and reported on the lynching of George Armwood. From 1950 to 1978, Mitchell, Jr. served as the director of the NAACP Washington Bureau, advocating for civil rights legislation. He cultivated relationships with political leaders such as Speaker John W. McCormack and Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen to advance policy. Mitchell, Jr. served as a member of the United States delegation to the United Nations in 1975. He testified before congressional committees at least 180 times between 1946 and 1978 to advocate for civil rights laws. President Jimmy Carter awarded Mitchell, Jr. the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1980, recognizing his 'historic campaign for social justice'.

What does PLACEMENT OF STATUE OF CLARENCE MITCHELL, JR. IN UNITED STATES of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act do?

This section directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. The Joint Committee must enter into an agreement to obtain the statue within two years of the Act's enactment. The Architect of the Capitol may be authorized by the Joint Committee to enter into agreements and contracts related to the statue. The statue will be placed in a permanent public location in the United States Capitol. Appropriations are authorized to carry out this Act, with funds remaining available until expended.

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Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue Act

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Kweisi Mfume (D-MD)

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This bill mandates the acquisition of a statue of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. by the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
The statue will be permanently displayed in a public location within the United States Capitol.
The bill authorizes appropriations to cover the costs associated with obtaining and installing the statue.

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