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New Statue of Benjamin Franklin in Capitol
Recent Bills/New Statue of Benjamin Franklin in Capitol

New Statue of Benjamin Franklin in Capitol

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2025
Passed House1 year ago
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CongressJoint Committee on the LibraryMonuments and memorialsU.S. CapitolU.S. history
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Why This Matters

This bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain and place a statue of Benjamin Franklin in the United States Capitol.

If you visit the Capitol, you will see a new statue of Benjamin Franklin starting in 2026.
Who this affects
Capitol visitors · American history enthusiasts
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The Joint Committee on the Library must acquire a statue of Benjamin Franklin by December 31, 2025.
  2. 2The statue will be placed in a public area of the United States Capitol by December 31, 2026.
  3. 3Visitors to the Capitol will be able to see the statue during guided tours.
  4. 4This initiative aims to honor Benjamin Franklin's contributions to American history.
Read the detailed summary

This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to contract for and place a statue of Benjamin Franklin in the Capitol. The committee shall place the statue in a permanent public location where it is accessible during a guided tour provided by the Capitol Visitor Center. The contract must be executed by December 31, 2025, and the statue must be placed by December 31, 2026.

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IntroducedJan 9, 2025
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HouseFeb 26, 2025
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Sitting in the Senate Rules and Administration Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

President

The President

Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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