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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.

USA119th CongressS-44| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (6)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal mandates the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to acquire a statue depicting Benjamin Franklin. The committee is directed to finalize an agreement for obtaining this statue by December 31, 2025 , under terms it deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law. Following its procurement, the bill requires the Joint Committee to place the statue in a suitable and permanent location within the United States Capitol . This placement must occur by December 31, 2026 , and ensure the statue is accessible to the public during guided tours provided by the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5488
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.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5488
    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.


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 119-250: To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
Joint Committee on the LibraryMonuments and memorialsU.S. CapitolU.S. history

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.

USA119th CongressS-44| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This legislative proposal mandates the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to acquire a statue depicting Benjamin Franklin. The committee is directed to finalize an agreement for obtaining this statue by December 31, 2025 , under terms it deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law. Following its procurement, the bill requires the Joint Committee to place the statue in a suitable and permanent location within the United States Capitol . This placement must occur by December 31, 2026 , and ensure the statue is accessible to the public during guided tours provided by the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5488
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.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5488
    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.


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (6)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 119-250: To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Joint Committee on the LibraryMonuments and memorialsU.S. CapitolU.S. history