Proposal to place a Benjamin Franklin statue in the U.S. Capitol
January 9, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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The bill initiates a formal process for the federal government to procure and install a new piece of artwork in the U.S. Capitol, which will involve the use of federal resources.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
The committee is assigned the responsibility of procuring the statue.
Committee on Rules and Administration
The committee is currently reviewing the bill as part of the legislative process.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The bill mandates the procurement of a statue of Benjamin Franklin.
- The Joint Committee of Congress on the Library is the body responsible for the procurement.
- The statue is intended for placement within the United States Capitol.
- The bill has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Why It Matters
The bill initiates a formal process for the federal government to procure and install a new piece of artwork in the U.S. Capitol, which will involve the use of federal resources.
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