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H.R. 671 (114th)

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.

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Introduced

3 February 2015

Last action

3 February 2015 · Introduced

Status

Referred 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.

Sponsors

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9], Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Murphy, Patrick [D-FL-18], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rescom. Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], David Scott, Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]

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Summary

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders in recognition of their contribution to civil rights, which inspired a movement to equality in interstate travel. Requires such medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution to be available for display and research. Expresses the sense of Congress that the medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the Freedom Riders.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 2015

    Introduced

    Referred 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 2015

    Introduced

    Referred 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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