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Introduced
07/19/2017
07/19/2017
In Committee
07/19/2017
07/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1582/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1582/BILLS-115s1582is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1582/BILLS-115s1582is.pdf.pdf |
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