Last progress January 9, 2025 (11 months ago)
Introduced on January 9, 2025 by Christopher A. Coons
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
This bill tells the Joint Committee on the Library to get a statue of Benjamin Franklin for the U.S. Capitol. The committee must sign a contract to obtain the statue by December 31, 2025, and place it in a permanent spot by December 31, 2026. The statue must be in a location where visitors on guided tours can see it.
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who is involved | The Joint Committee on the Library handles the contract and placement. |
| What changes | A new Benjamin Franklin statue will be added to the Capitol in a permanent, publicly viewable spot on guided tours. |
| Deadlines | Contract by 12/31/2025; statue placed by 12/31/2026. |