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Us Congress Senate Bill SB5488

Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB5488

Caption

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.

Impact

By mandating the procurement of a statue of Benjamin Franklin, SB5488 is poised to reinforce the presence of significant historical figures in the Capitol, thereby contributing to national heritage and education. The emphasis on public accessibility ensures that the statue can be appreciated by visitors, which may enhance public interest in American history and the contributions of Franklin. This effort could inspire further initiatives aimed at celebrating influential figures from American history within public spaces.

Summary

SB5488 is a bill proposed in the United States Congress aimed at procuring a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol. The legislation outlines the responsibilities of the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library regarding the acquisition and installation of the statue. Specifically, it mandates that the Joint Committee secure a statue of Franklin within two years and ensure its placement in a publicly accessible location within the Capitol by the end of December 2026. This move is intended to enhance the representation of historical figures within the Capitol, contributing to the educational and cultural fabric of the nation’s legislative seat.

Contention

While the bill has elements of bipartisan support as it seeks to honor a prominent Founding Father, discussions may arise around the allocation of funds and resources for such projects, particularly in light of other pressing legislative priorities. Potential points of contention could include debates on the significance of public monuments and the narratives surrounding historical figures, as well as the logistical concerns of installation and maintenance of the statue in a highly frequented space like the Capitol.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US SB44

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.

US HB6969

To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.

US HB250

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. 

US HB1073

To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.

US HCR18

Establishing deadlines for the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to approve or deny the statue of the Reverend William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr., for placement in the National Statuary Hall.

US SCR4

A concurrent resolution establishing deadlines for the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to approve or deny the statue of the Reverend William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr., for placement in the National Statuary Hall.

US HR190

Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

US HR194

Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

US SJR51

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

US HCR2

Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade ResolutionThis concurrent resolution establishes a process for transferring the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the Trade Representative (USTR) from the executive branch to the legislative branch. The concurrent resolution establishes the Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Responsibilities and the Congressional Advisory Board on Trade Responsibilities to plan for and implement the transfer.The Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Responsibilities shall consist of 14 members of Congress appointed by majority and minority party leaders of the two chambers of Congress and meeting qualifications specified in the bill. The committee shall develop a plan under which the functions and responsibilities of the USTR shall be moved and provide its plan in a report to Congress within 16 months after the committee is appointed. The bill also establishes a 21-member Congressional Advisory Board on Trade Responsibilities responsible for advising the committee in its development of the plan. Individuals meeting qualifications specified in the bill shall be appointed by the Trade Representative and majority and minority party leaders.The concurrent resolution also provides that the USTR shall provide such information and assistance the committee and the advisory board may reasonably require to carry out their activities.The transition of the USTR to the legislative branch occurs four years after the committee submits its report.

Similar Bills

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