US Congress House Bill 4543 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-11 - 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 This bill 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, including: (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. By December 1, 2017, the commission must recommend appropriate activities in a final report to Congress.

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]	Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY]	Rep. Joyce Beatty [D-OH]	Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA]
Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI]	Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL]	Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-02-11	House	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2016-02-11	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E166)
2016-02-11	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4543/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4543/BILLS-114hr4543ih.pdf