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.

This legislation would direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to commission a statue of Benjamin Franklin for permanent display in the United States Capitol. If enacted, the committee would be required to enter into a contract for the statue's creation by the end of 2025 and ensure the finished work is installed by December 31, 2026.

The bill specifies that the statue must be placed in a prominent public location where it can be viewed by visitors during guided tours of the Capitol. This move aims to honor Franklin’s historical contributions as a Founding Father and diplomat by making his likeness a permanent fixture of the building's art collection.

For everyday citizens, the primary impact would be the addition of a new historical landmark to the Capitol Visitor Center tour experience. The bill focuses on the administrative and logistical requirements for procuring the artwork, ensuring that the statue is accessible to the public rather than placed in a restricted area.