MS HC13

Requests the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve replacing Mississippi's statue of Jefferson Davis in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall with a statue of either B.B. King or Elvis Presley.

Justifies the replacement by noting Mississippi's designation as the "Birthplace of America's Music" and highlighting B.B. King and Elvis Presley as iconic Mississippi musicians who better represent the state's present and progressive spirit.

Provides biographical details on B.B. King (1925-2015), known as the "King of the Blues," and Elvis Presley (1935-1977), known as the "King of Rock and Roll," emphasizing their humble Mississippi origins and lasting cultural impact.

Cites federal statute 2 USC Section 2132, which allows states to request removal and replacement of previously placed statues with socially inclusive displays representative of the state's diverse citizenry, with the state bearing all replacement costs.

Requests the Governor of Mississippi to approve the replacement effort and establish a commission to solicit private contributions for creating and placing the new statue.