To award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
Summary
This bill proposes to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi, the 19th-century artist often referred to as the "Michelangelo of the United States Capitol." Brumidi is best known for his extensive work decorating the Capitol building, including the iconic fresco The Apotheosis of Washington inside the Capitol Dome.
If passed, the medal would be placed on permanent display in the Capitol Visitor Center as part of an exhibit honoring Brumidi’s artistic contributions to the nation. For the public, this legislation ensures the preservation and recognition of the cultural heritage within the Capitol, providing visitors with a deeper historical context of the artwork that defines the halls of Congress.
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