“This is not a symbolic gesture, but a permanent testament to his life’s work, his courage, and his sacrifice,” said Rep. Anna Paulina Luna.

Kirk, a prominent ally of Trump, was speaking at Utah Valley University when the shooting occurred.

Congressional Republicans want to build a statue of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the U.S. Capitol.

“This is not a symbolic gesture, but a permanent testament to his life’s work, his courage, and his sacrifice,” said Rep. Anna Paulina Luna.

Charlie Kirk's killing at a Utah college campus last week has prompted a national reflection on civil discourse and political violence in America.