# Benjamin Franklin Statue for the Capitol

Congress is directing a committee to buy a statue of Benjamin Franklin and put it somewhere in the U.S. Capitol building. That's essentially what this bill does—it's a straightforward request to commission and display a sculpture honoring one of America's founding fathers.

The Joint Committee on the Library, which oversees art and decorations in the Capitol, would be responsible for finding an artist, commissioning the statue, and deciding where in the building it should go. This is a pretty common type of legislation. Congress regularly authorizes new statues, paintings, and monuments to be added to the Capitol to honor historical figures. The bill doesn't specify a budget, so the actual cost would likely be determined later as part of the normal appropriations process.

For most people, this bill won't have any direct impact on their daily lives. It's mainly a symbolic gesture recognizing Benjamin Franklin's contributions to American history—his work as a diplomat, inventor, and founding father. If you visit the Capitol, you'd eventually see a new statue there, but that's about it. The real significance is more about what Congress chooses to commemorate and remember about American history.

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.

Coons, Christopher A.

This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to contract for and place a&nbsp;statue of Benjamin Franklin in the Capitol.The committee shall place the statue in a permanent public location&nbsp;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&nbsp;statue must be placed by&nbsp;December 31, 2026.&nbsp;