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.

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.