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

USA119th CongressHR-250| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (34)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin, with a deadline of December 31, 2025 , for entering into an acquisition agreement. The committee is tasked with ensuring the statue's permanent placement within the United States Capitol by December 31, 2026 . This placement must be in a suitable location that allows public access during guided tours conducted by the Capitol Visitor Center, making a significant historical figure more visible to visitors.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6969
To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Feb 26, 2025
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 26, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H854-855)
Feb 26, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 250.
Feb 26, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H854)
Feb 26, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H854)
Feb 26, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6969
    To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • February 26, 2025
    Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • February 26, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H854-855)


  • February 26, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 250.


  • February 26, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H854)


  • February 26, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H854)


  • February 26, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 27, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Congress

Related Bills

  • S 119-44: A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol.
Joint Committee on the LibraryMonuments and memorialsU.S. CapitolU.S. history

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

USA119th CongressHR-250| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin, with a deadline of December 31, 2025 , for entering into an acquisition agreement. The committee is tasked with ensuring the statue's permanent placement within the United States Capitol by December 31, 2026 . This placement must be in a suitable location that allows public access during guided tours conducted by the Capitol Visitor Center, making a significant historical figure more visible to visitors.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6969
To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Feb 26, 2025
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 26, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H854-855)
Feb 26, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 250.
Feb 26, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H854)
Feb 26, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H854)
Feb 26, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6969
    To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • February 26, 2025
    Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • February 26, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H854-855)


  • February 26, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 250.


  • February 26, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H854)


  • February 26, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H854)


  • February 26, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 27, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (34)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Rules and Administration Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • S 119-44: A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Joint Committee on the LibraryMonuments and memorialsU.S. CapitolU.S. history