Federal • US Congress

H.R. 9600: To approve the location of a commemorative work for Thomas Paine, America's indispensable and unsung Founding Father.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD)Referred

H.R. 9600 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 15/100

Bill summary

AI Summary

The bill authorizes the specific siting of a commemorative monument in Washington, D.C., which has narrow physical and civic scope.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan100%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No major environmental footprint identified

Risks

  • Minor construction activity in an urban commemorative area

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential minor increase in local tourism

Risks

  • Small federal expenditure associated with monument development

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Commemorates influential Founding Father Thomas Paine
  • Adds cultural and historical value to the national capital

Risks

  • None significant
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

Congress.gov

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Confidence

high

high

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Analysis status

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Warning

Bypassing specific Commemorative Works Act provisions sets a precedent for administrative exemptions

Limitation

Scope is limited to a single commemorative site location

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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