HR 250 119th Congress House In Committee

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

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. · Feb 27, 2025

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Independent · PA
Cosponsors (34)
Rep. FitzpatrickRep. McClainRep. MoultonRep. MeuserRep. Watson ColemanRep. JoyceRep. KiggansRep. CleaverRep. MalliotakisRep. Dingell+24 more

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