United StatesInterior Department would replace Lincoln Memorial plaque honoring King’s speech
The Interior Secretary would install a replacement plaque honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech, with federal money and contributions allowed.
What it does
The Interior Secretary would replace the Lincoln Memorial plaque honoring King’s I Have a Dream speech. Federal money could cover the work, and contributions could help pay for the new plaque.
Argument forA new plaque could help Lincoln Memorial visitors remember Martin Luther King, Jr., and his I Have a Dream speech.
Argument againstAllowing federal money for the replacement could mean taxpayers cover its design and installation even if private contributions fall short.
More detail
The Interior Secretary would remove the existing plaque and install a new one. The replacement would honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech at the Lincoln Memorial. The design and placement would follow the Commemorative Works Act, the law governing those steps. The Secretary could accept contributions toward preparation and installation without another law setting aside money.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 15Introduced in SenateLatest
- Oct 15Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/30/2026.Introduced
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