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H.R. 3477 111th Congress House

Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2009

Official title: To direct the Architect of the Capitol to acquire and place a historical plaque to be permanently displayed in National Statuary Hall recognizing the seven dec… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Architect of the Capitol to acquire and place a historical plaque to be permanently displayed in National Statuary Hall recognizing the seven decades of Christian church services being held in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, which included attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.

Introduced: July 31, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jul 31, 2009
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2009 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to enter into an agreement with a private entity for the design and fabrication of a historical plaque to be permanently displayed in National Statuary Hall recognizing the seven decades of Christian church services being held in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868.

Authorizes the AOC to use National Statuary Hall for a presentation ceremony for the plaque.

Requires the AOC upon receiving such plaque to display it permanently in a place of prominence in National Statuary Hall.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jul 31, 2009
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jul 31, 2009
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Jul 31, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3477: Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3477/
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"H.R. 3477: Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3477/.
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H.R. 3477, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3477/.
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