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S. 1582 (115th)

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

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Introduced

19 July 2017

Last action

19 July 2017 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4083)

Sponsors

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Subjects

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10 August 2026

Summary

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

  1. 19 July 2017

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4083)

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  2. 19 July 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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