US Congress House Bill 4055 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-02-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to study activities that may be carried out by the federal government to honor Frederick Douglass on the bicentennial anniversary of his birth. Includes among the possible activities: (1) the issuance of a postage stamp, (2) the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of Congress for ceremonies and activities relating to Frederick Douglass, (3) a rededication of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, and (4) the acquisition and preservation of related artifacts. Directs the Commission to recommend appropriate activities in a final report to Congress within three years of the formation of such Commission or by December 1, 2017, whichever is sooner. Terminates such Commission 120 days after it submits its final report to Congress.

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-02-11	House	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2014-02-11	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E197)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4055/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr4055/BILLS-113hr4055ih.pdf