To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol. | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 250
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 250Monuments and memorialsJoint Committee on the Library
To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it represents an effort to honor a key figure in American history, Benjamin Franklin, by placing his likeness in a prominent national building. It ensures that visitors to the Capitol, including students and tourists, have another opportunity to connect with the nation's past and learn about its founders. If this bill becomes law, the Capitol will gain a new historical artifact accessible to the public; if it doesn't, no such statue will be specifically commissioned and placed under this directive, leaving the current historical displays unchanged.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The Joint Committee on the Library must enter an agreement to acquire a statue of Benjamin Franklin by December 31, 2025.
This sets a clear deadline for beginning the process of obtaining the statue.
PROVISION 02
The acquired statue must be placed in a suitable, permanent location within the U.S. Capitol by December 31, 2026.
This ensures the statue will be installed and ready for public viewing within a specified timeframe.
PROVISION 03
The statue's location must be accessible to the public during guided tours provided by the Capitol Visitor Center.
This guarantees that the statue will be visible to everyday visitors, enhancing public education and access to history.
This bill matters because it represents an effort to honor a key figure in American history, Benjamin Franklin, by placing his likeness in a prominent national building. It ensures that visitors to the Capitol, including students and tourists, have another opportunity to connect with the nation's past and learn about its founders. If this bill becomes law, the Capitol will gain a new historical artifact accessible to the public; if it doesn't, no such statue will be specifically commissioned and placed under this directive, leaving the current historical displays unchanged.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The Joint Committee on the Library must enter an agreement to acquire a statue of Benjamin Franklin by December 31, 2025.
This sets a clear deadline for beginning the process of obtaining the statue.
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The acquired statue must be placed in a suitable, permanent location within the U.S. Capitol by December 31, 2026.
This ensures the statue will be installed and ready for public viewing within a specified timeframe.
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The statue's location must be accessible to the public during guided tours provided by the Capitol Visitor Center.
This guarantees that the statue will be visible to everyday visitors, enhancing public education and access to history.
Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Benjamin Franklin.
December 31, 2026
Joint Committee on the Library shall place the statue in the United States Capitol.
GLOSSARY
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Joint Committee on the Library
A permanent committee made up of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, responsible for the affairs of the Library of Congress and works of art in the Capitol.
Procure
To obtain something, especially with care or effort, often through purchase or contract.
United States Capitol
The building in Washington, D.C., that houses the chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate, where the U.S. Congress meets.
Capitol Visitor Center
A large underground addition to the U.S. Capitol that provides an entrance for visitors, security screening, an exhibition hall, and organizes public tours of the Capitol building.
Statue
A sculpted figure of a person or animal, usually made of stone or metal.
ACTION TIMELINE
9 EVENTS
FEB 27, 25
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
INTROREFERRAL
FEB 26, 25
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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FEB 26, 25
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H854-855)
FLOOR
FEB 26, 25
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 250.