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Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

Introduced: February 11, 2016 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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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
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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 February 11, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · May 23, 2016
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · May 23, 2016
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2016
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Mar 14, 2016
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Chu, Judy
California · Mar 14, 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4543: Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-4543/
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"H.R. 4543: Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-4543/.
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