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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.
1/25/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 44
Bill 119 s 44, also known as the "Benjamin Franklin Statue Procurement Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to acquire a statue of Benjamin Franklin for display in the United States Capitol. The bill specifically calls for the procurement of a statue of Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a key figure in American history, to be placed in a prominent location within the Capitol building.
The bill does not specify the exact design or location for the statue, but it does emphasize the importance of honoring Franklin's contributions to the nation by prominently displaying a statue of him in the Capitol. The proposed legislation is non-partisan in nature and does not contain any controversial provisions or policy changes. Instead, it simply seeks to recognize and celebrate the legacy of Benjamin Franklin by ensuring that his likeness is prominently featured in the nation's seat of government.
If passed, Bill 119 s 44 would authorize the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to take the necessary steps to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol. The bill is straightforward and focused on a single objective, making it a relatively uncontroversial piece of legislation that is likely to garner bipartisan support in Congress.
The bill does not specify the exact design or location for the statue, but it does emphasize the importance of honoring Franklin's contributions to the nation by prominently displaying a statue of him in the Capitol. The proposed legislation is non-partisan in nature and does not contain any controversial provisions or policy changes. Instead, it simply seeks to recognize and celebrate the legacy of Benjamin Franklin by ensuring that his likeness is prominently featured in the nation's seat of government.
If passed, Bill 119 s 44 would authorize the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to take the necessary steps to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol. The bill is straightforward and focused on a single objective, making it a relatively uncontroversial piece of legislation that is likely to garner bipartisan support in Congress.
Congressional Summary of S 44
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.
Current Status of Bill S 44
Bill S 44 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill S 44 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 9, 2025. Bill S 44's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of January 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 44
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 44
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 44
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.
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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