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Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
Introduced: July 19, 2017
Introduced by:
Van Hollen, Chris
Democratic
· Maryland
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Jul 19, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4083)
Jul 19, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English 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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4083)
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