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A bill to establish the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission.

USA115th CongressS-1582| Senate 
| Updated: 7/19/2017
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (2)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jul 19, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4083)
  • July 19, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4083)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2989: Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
Advisory bodiesCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

A bill to establish the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission.

USA115th CongressS-1582| Senate 
| Updated: 7/19/2017
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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Timeline
Jul 19, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4083)
  • July 19, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4083)
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (2)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2989: Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history