Bill · H.R. 9600· House(119-HR-9600)
Common Sense 250 Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/6/2026
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- Sponsored by
- Jamie Raskin
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Common Sense 250 Act of 2026," seeks to approve a specific location for a commemorative work. The memorial is dedicated to Thomas Paine, described as America's indispensable and unsung Founding Father. It specifically addresses the placement of this work within Area I of Washington, DC. The act provides approval notwithstanding certain requirements of the Commemorative Works Act.
Yes
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2
The bill approves a specific location for the Thomas Paine commemorative work within Area I in Washington, DC.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recognition of a Founding Father: The bill approves a commemorative work for Thomas Paine, who is described as "America's indispensable and unsung Founding Father" (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+2
- 9/15/2026
- Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 9/2/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 8/26/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 7/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Victoria SpartzRepublican · Indiana