United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4543 (114th)
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
Introduced
11 February 2016
Last action
11 February 2016 · Introduced
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsors
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Subjects
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Source updated
12 August 2025
Summary
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act This bill 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, including: (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. By December 1, 2017, the commission must recommend appropriate activities in a final report to Congress.
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Timeline
11 February 2016
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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11 February 2016
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E166)
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11 February 2016
Introduced
Introduced in House
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11 February 2016
Introduced
Introduced in House
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 11 February 2016 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4543
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/114/hr/4543
- us · 114-hr-4543 · source updated 12 August 2025