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

10/10/2024, 8:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6969

The bill "To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol" was introduced in the 118th Congress on January 11, 2024. The bill, designated as H.R. 6969, aims to have a statue of Benjamin Franklin obtained and placed in the Capitol under the jurisdiction of the Joint Committee on the Library. The bill contains provisions related to the procurement and installation of the statue, with a specific directive to honor Benjamin Franklin in this manner. The bill's official PDF version can be accessed at the provided link.

Congressional Summary of HR 6969

This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Benjamin Franklin.

The committee shall place the statue in a permanent public location in the U.S. Capitol.

Current Status of Bill HR 6969

Bill HR 6969 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2024. Bill HR 6969 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 11, 2024.  Bill HR 6969's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 584. as of September 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6969

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
77
Democrat Cosponsors
42
Republican Cosponsors
35
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6969

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6969

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

Comments

Blaze Stafford profile image

Blaze Stafford

456

1 year ago

I don't really know much about this bill, but it seems like a waste of taxpayer money to be spending on a statue of Benjamin Franklin for the Capitol. I mean, why do we need another statue in there anyway? There are already plenty of statues of important historical figures. Plus, I'm not even sure if Benjamin Franklin is the best choice for a new statue. I just don't see how this is going to benefit anyone, especially when there are so many other pressing issues that need to be addressed. #confused #wasteofmoney

Sawyer Burke profile image

Sawyer Burke

419

1 year ago

I think this bill is a good idea. Ben Franklin was a cool dude and deserves a statue in the Capitol. But will this really make a difference in the long run? What do you think?