119 HR 9600 IH: Common Sense 250 Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9600IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 6, 2026Mr. Raskin (for himself and Mrs. Spartz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo approve the location of a commemorative work for Thomas Paine, America’s indispensable and unsung Founding Father.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Common Sense 250 Act of 2026.

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Approval of location of commemorative work for Thomas Paine

Notwithstanding the requirements described in section 8908(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Commemorative Works Act)— (1) the location of a commemorative work authorized by section 709 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note) within Area I, as depicted on the map entitled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs, numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003, is approved; and (2)such commemorative work shall be located within such Area I.