United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4055 (113th)
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
Introduced
11 February 2014
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Summary
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act - 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. Includes among the possible activities: (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. Directs the Commission to recommend appropriate activities in a final report to Congress within three years of the formation of such Commission or by December 1, 2017, whichever is sooner. Terminates such Commission 120 days after it submits its final report to Congress.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 11 February 2014
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Introduced in House · EN · 11 February 2014
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 11 February 2014
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4055
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/hr/4055