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

New Benjamin Franklin Statue in Capitol

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Introduced1 year ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Why This Matters

This bill directs Congress to obtain and place a statue of Benjamin Franklin in the United States Capitol by the end of 2026.

If you visit the Capitol, you will see a new statue of Benjamin Franklin by December 31, 2026.
Who this affects
visitors to the Capitol
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The bill requires a statue of Benjamin Franklin to be placed in the United States Capitol.
  2. 2The statue must be obtained by December 31, 2025.
  3. 3It will be displayed in a public area accessible during guided tours.
  4. 4The Joint Committee of Congress on the Library is responsible for this project.
  5. 5The statue aims to honor 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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IntroducedCurrentJan 3, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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Joe Biden
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