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US HR250
To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library (a congressional committee responsible for managing certain aspects of the Library of Congress and Capitol artwork) to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin and ensure its placement in the United States Capitol. Specifically, the bill requires the committee to obtain the statue by December 31, 2025, and to place it in a suitable permanent location within the Capitol by December 31, 2026. The statue must be positioned in a spot that allows public access during guided tours of the Capitol conducted by the Capitol Visitor Center. The bill provides specific deadlines and allows the Joint Committee on the Library to determine the precise terms and conditions of obtaining the statue, as long as those terms are consistent with existing laws. This legislation aims to honor Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, by ensuring his representation in the nation's primary legislative building.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (35)
Chrissy Houlahan (D)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
French Hill (R),
John Joyce (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Ro Khanna (D),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Darin LaHood (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Laurel Lee (R),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Sarah McBride (D),
Lisa McClain (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
Seth Moulton (D),
María Salazar (R),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Dina Titus (D),
David Valadao (R),
Marc Veasey (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 02/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/250/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr250/BILLS-119hr250eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr250/BILLS-119hr250ih.pdf |
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