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HOUSE 1247118th CongressReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.

Last Action
2/28/2023

Actions

  • 2023-02-28Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2023-02-28Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2023-02-28Introduced in House
  • 2023-02-28Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-02-28 (00)

This bill provides for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, in recognition of their contribution to civil rights by fighting for equality in interstate travel.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Nancy Mace (R-SC)
  • Gwen Moore (D-WI)
  • Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
  • Steve Cohen (D-TN)
  • Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
  • BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
  • Norma Torres (D-CA)
  • David Trone (D-MD)
  • David Scott (D-GA)
  • Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
  • Seth Moulton (D-MA)
  • Marc Veasey (D-TX)
  • Sean Casten (D-IL)
  • Terri Sewell (D-AL)
  • William Keating (D-MA)
  • Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
  • John Sarbanes (D-MD)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • Jim Costa (D-CA)
  • Paul Tonko (D-NY)

Subjects

  • Congressional tributes
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Protest and dissent
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Travel and tourism
  • U.S. history
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