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H.R. 250119th CongressIntroduced Jan 9, 2025

To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.

Passed HouseCongressNarrow

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Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Committees: Rules and Administration Committee (primary)
Last action: Feb 27, 2025

Bottom line

This bill mandates the procurement and placement of a Benjamin Franklin statue in the U.S. Capitol by specific deadlines.

What it actually does

This bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Benjamin Franklin by December 31, 2025. It further mandates that this statue be placed in a suitable, permanent location within the United States Capitol by December 31, 2026, where it is accessible to the public during guided tours.

Section 1

Procurement and Placement of Benjamin Franklin Statue

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This provision directs the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to acquire a statue of Benjamin Franklin by December 31, 2025. Following its acquisition, the committee is required to place the statue in a permanent, publicly accessible location within the United States Capitol by December 31, 2026. The location must allow public viewing during guided tours provided by the Capitol Visitor Center.

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CosmeticWhat changed in REFERRED IN SENATEcompared with ENGROSSED IN HOUSE (Feb 26, 2025)

H.R. 250119th CongressIntroduced Jan 9, 2025

To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.

Passed HouseCongressNarrow

View bill text

Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Committees: Rules and Administration Committee (primary)
Last action: Feb 27, 2025

Bottom line

This bill mandates the procurement and placement of a Benjamin Franklin statue in the U.S. Capitol by specific deadlines.

What it actually does

Section 1

Procurement and Placement of Benjamin Franklin Statue

prominently featuredstraightforward