July 6, 2026
Mr. Raskin (for himself and Mrs. Spartz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
To approve the location of a commemorative work for Thomas Paine, America’s indispensable and unsung Founding Father.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Common Sense 250 Act of 2026
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Sec. 2. 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.