This bill, the Common Sense 250 Act of 2026, approves the location of a commemorative work honoring Thomas Paine. It says that, despite the location rule in section 8908(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code (the Commemorative Works Act), the site authorized by section 709 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note) is approved. The approved site must be within Area I as shown on the map titled "Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs" (map number 869/86501 B, dated June 24, 2003).
The bill approves where a Thomas Paine commemorative work can be placed (within Area I on the referenced map). It does not describe the design, construction schedule, or other details. No publicly available information on when construction would start or how it would affect public access.
The text of the bill does not mention costs, funding sources, or budget changes. No publicly available information on expenses.
No publicly available information on proponents' statements or detailed arguments. The bill was introduced by Representatives Jamie Raskin and Victoria Spartz.
No publicly available information on opponents' statements or detailed objections.