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S 44119th CongressIn Committee
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.
Introduced: Jan 9, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library (a standing joint committee of Congress that oversees the Library of Congress) to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin and place it in a permanent location within the United States Capitol. The committee must enter into an agreement to obtain the statue by December 31, 2025, and must place the statue in a suitable public location accessible to visitors on Capitol tours by December 31, 2026. The bill allows the committee to determine terms and conditions for procurement consistent with applicable law, but does not specify funding or design details.
Key Points
- 1The Joint Committee on the Library is required to obtain a statue of Benjamin Franklin.
- 2The procurement must be accomplished by December 31, 2025.
- 3The statue must be placed in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol by December 31, 2026.
- 4Placement must be in a location accessible to the public during guided Capitol tours provided by the Capitol Visitor Center.
- 5The terms and conditions of procurement are left to the Joint Committee and must conform to applicable law.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: The Joint Committee on the Library and the management of Capitol art acquisitions; the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center responsible for guided tours.Secondary group/area affected: Capitol visitors and the general public who will have access to a new Benjamin Franklin statue during tours; artists or vendors involved in creating or supplying the statue.Additional impacts: Public funding considerations and compliance with federal procurement laws; potential influence on the Capitol’s art collection and commemorative landscape; long-term maintenance and security considerations for a newly installed statue.
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