# Plain Language Summary: Billy Graham Statue Deadline Bill

This bill is about a statue of Reverend Billy Graham that someone wants to put in National Statuary Hall, which is a special room in the U.S. Capitol building where states display statues of important historical figures. Right now, there's no clear deadline for Congress to make a decision about whether to approve or reject this statue, so the process could drag on indefinitely. This bill would fix that by requiring the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to make a final yes-or-no decision within a specific timeframe.

The practical effect is straightforward: instead of the statue request sitting in limbo without any action, Congress would have to actually review it and decide whether Billy Graham deserves a place in this prestigious location. If they approve it, the statue gets displayed. If they reject it, the request is denied and the process ends. The bill essentially forces the committee to stop delaying and make a choice one way or the other. This matters because it prevents important decisions about national monuments from getting stuck in bureaucratic limbo indefinitely, ensuring that someone's request for commemoration gets a real answer rather than just being ignored.

Establishing deadlines for the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to approve or deny the statue of the Reverend William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr., for placement in the National Statuary Hall.

Budd, Ted

 <p>This resolution requires the Joint Committee on the Library to approve or deny the statue of Rev. Billy Graham for placement in the National Statuary Hall within 30 days after North Carolina submits (1) photographs of the statue, (2) dimensions of the statue and pedestal, (3) the final weight of the statue and pedestal, and (4) any inscriptions on the statue.</p>