Authorizes a commemorative work for Thomas Paine in Washington, D.C.

The Common Sense 250 Act of 2026 approves the location of a commemorative work for Thomas Paine, an important Founding Father, within Area I in Washington, D.C. This act bypasses certain requirements of the Commemorative Works Act to allow for the placement of this work. The commemorative work is authorized by section 709 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.

Authorizes a commemorative work for Thomas Paine in Washington, D.C.

The Common Sense 250 Act of 2026 approves the location of a commemorative work for Thomas Paine, an important Founding Father, within Area I in Washington, D.C. This act bypasses certain requirements of the Commemorative Works Act to allow for the placement of this work. The commemorative work is authorized by section 709 of division DD of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.