House Bill

H.R. 250

119th Congress

To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.

In Committee
Introduced:Jan 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Representative

Democratic
PA-6

Cosponsors

34

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to contract for and place a statue of Benjamin Franklin in the U.S. Capitol. The statue must be placed in a permanent public location accessible during guided tours provided by the Capitol Visitor Center. The contract must be executed by December 31, 2025, and the statue installed by December 31, 2026. Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father who served as diplomat, scientist, inventor, and key drafter of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.