H.R. 250: To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] |
| Policy area | Congress |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-27 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-09):
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.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Lisa C. McClain | R MI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Seth Moulton | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Daniel Meuser | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| John Joyce | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Jennifer A. Kiggans | R VA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Emanuel Cleaver | D MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Nicole Malliotakis | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Debbie Dingell | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Ro Khanna | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Dwight Evans | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Madeleine Dean | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Dina Titus | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Glenn Thompson | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Laurel M. Lee | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Stephanie I. Bice | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Don Bacon | R NE 2025-01-13 |
| Sarah McBride | D DE 2025-01-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 250 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 250?
H.R. 250 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 250 are available on congress.gov.
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