Statues from U.S. Territories Bill
Official: Equality in the Halls of Congress Act
IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
Why This Matters
This bill lets U.S. territories contribute statues to a special collection in Congress, promoting representation and diversity in national symbols.
If you live in a U.S. territory, your home could be represented in Congress through a statue.
Affects: Residents of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill allows U.S. territories to provide statues for the National Statuary Hall Collection. 2. American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands can now contribute statues. 3. The bill updates existing laws to include these territories as eligible sources for statues. 4. The Architect of the Capitol will manage the acquisition of these statues.
Who is affected?
Residents of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.