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.
119-HR-945119th CongressIntroduced Feb 4, 2025Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4](D-GA-4)124 cosponsors
Summary
This bill provides for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, in recognition of their contribution to civil rights by fighting for equality in interstate travel.
Subjects
Congressional tributesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsSmithsonian InstitutionTravel and tourismU.S. history
Actions (4)
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.
Feb 4, 2025House floor actions
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.
Feb 4, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025Library of Congress