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Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

Introduced: July 19, 2017 Introduced by: Van Hollen, Chris Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4083)
Jul 19, 2017
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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.

What's happening now July 19, 2017

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2989 Related bill Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Oct 26, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1582: Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-1582/
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"S. 1582: Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-1582/.
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S. 1582, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-1582/.
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