S 44 · in committee · symbolic
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.
- government reform
What this bill does
- Congress must commission and install a statue of Benjamin Franklin in the U.S. Capitol building.
- The Joint Committee on the Library is responsible for contracting and placement.
- The contract must be completed by December 31, 2025, with installation by December 31, 2026.
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Started by Cosponsor
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What criteria should guide the Joint Committee's selection of an artist and design for Benjamin Franklin's statue?
- 02
Where specifically in the Capitol building would this statue be placed, and how might that location affect its visibility to visitors?
- 03
What are the estimated costs for commissioning, creating, and installing this statue, and how should those funds be sourced?
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Sponsor · D-DE
Christopher A. Coons
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Introduced 2025-01-09
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Legislative timeline
2025-01-09 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
2025-01-09 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate

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