Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act became law, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 109 words.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
(Sec. 3) 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.
(Sec. 8) 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.
- Committees
- House Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues: 15 of 546 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.7%)
- Sponsor
- 6 of 559 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 6, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,915 words
- Subjects
- Advisory bodiesCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional oversightDistrict of ColumbiaGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areas +4 more
- Latest action
- Nov 2, 2017: Signed by President.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 115th S. 1582 Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act D · Introduced