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.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 9:05 AM
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Bill overview
This bill instructs the Joint Committee on the Library to commission and install a statue of Benjamin Franklin in the United States Capitol. The committee is required to finalize an agreement to purchase the statue by December 31, 2025, and then place it in a publicly accessible location within the Capitol, such as during guided tours offered by the Capitol Visitor Center, by December 31, 2026. The goal is to honor Benjamin Franklin’s legacy and make him more visible to visitors of the Capitol.
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