S. 44 · 119th Congress
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.
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Bill details
Introduced: 1/9/2025
Current status: In committee
Introduced by: Christopher A. Coons (D · DE)
Bill ID: 119s44
Latest official action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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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: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/9/2025
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