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.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] |
| Policy area | Congress |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 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 (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Boozman | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Mark R. Warner | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV 2025-01-24 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ 2025-06-04 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA 2025-06-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 44 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 44?
S. 44 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 44 are available on congress.gov.
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