HR 4543
114th Congress
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Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
Introduced: February 11, 2016
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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Became law
Feb 11, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 11, 2016
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E166)
Feb 11, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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