H.R. 4934: Albert Pike Statue Removal Act

This bill, known as the Albert Pike Statue Removal Act, aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove a statue honoring Albert Pike, which is currently located near Judiciary Square in Washington, D.C. The key provisions of the bill are as follows:

1. Removal of the Statue

The Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the National Park Service, is required to remove the statue. This removal is based on a previous resolution approved in 1898 that granted permission for the statue's erection in honor of Albert Pike.

2. Relocation of the Statue

After removal, the Secretary has the option to donate the statue to a museum or a similar entity for indoor preservation and interpretation. The conditions for this donation include:

• The statue must not be stored, displayed, or exhibited outside.
• If the recipient does not comply with the outdoor storage/display requirement, ownership of the statue will revert to the federal government.

Other Considerations

The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the statue is preserved in a manner that allows for interpretation within an indoor setting, thus preventing public display in outdoor venues.

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