I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3127 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2009 Mr. Ackerman (for himself and Mr. Rangel) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To direct the Architect of the Capitol to acquire a statue of The Unknown Slave for permanent display in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center, and for other purposes.

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Statue of The Unknown Slave

Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act, the Architect of the Capitol (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the Architect) shall solicit bids and enter into an agreement for the creation of a statue of The Unknown Slave. The Architect shall acquire and permanently display that statue in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center.

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Consultation with Congressional Black Caucus

The Architect shall carry out this Act in consultation with the Congressional Black Caucus.