# Plain Language Summary: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Monument Bill

This bill is straightforward—Congress wants to commission a monument honoring Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and place it somewhere on the Capitol grounds or inside the Capitol building itself. That's the core of what this legislation does. It's essentially Congress saying, "We want to create a permanent tribute to Justice Ginsburg in one of the most important buildings in America."

The bill doesn't specify exactly what the monument will look like, how much it will cost, or precisely where it will be located. Those details would be worked out later by the relevant committees and officials who oversee the Capitol grounds. What the bill does is give Congress's official approval to move forward with the project and directs the appropriate people to actually obtain the monument and place it in an appropriate location.

This is the kind of bill that honors someone Congress believes made significant contributions to the country. Justice Ginsburg served on the Supreme Court for 27 years and was known as a champion for women's rights and civil liberties. By placing a monument to her on Capitol grounds, Congress is recognizing her legacy and making sure future visitors to the Capitol will learn about her importance in American history. There's no direct impact on everyday people's lives—this is purely about creating a historical tribute and preserving memory.

A bill to obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Klobuchar, Amy

 <p>This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain, and the Architect of the Capitol to permanently install in the U.S. Capitol or on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg.</p>