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US S1582

US S1582
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act


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Introduced
07/19/2017
In Committee
07/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities to honor Frederick Douglass for the bicentennial anniversary of his birth; and (2) recommend the federal government entities appropriate to carry out such programs and activities. Not later than August 1, 2018, the commission must recommend appropriate activities to Congress. A final report detailing commission activities and expenditures must be submitted not later than June 1, 2019.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities to honor Frederick Douglass for the bicentennial anniversary of his birth. The commission, composed of 16 members appointed by the President, Congress, and local government officials, must recommend appropriate activities to Congress by August 1, 2018, and submit a final report on its activities and expenditures by June 1, 2019. The commission will then terminate 30 days after submitting the final report.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4083) (on 07/19/2017)

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