Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 11, 2014)
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act - 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.
Includes among the possible activities: (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.
Directs the Commission to recommend appropriate activities in a final report to Congress within three years of the formation of such Commission or by December 1, 2017, whichever is sooner.
Terminates such Commission 120 days after it submits its final report to Congress.
What just happenedFeb 11, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2014
- Feb 11, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Feb 11, 2014IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E197)
- Feb 11, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 11, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House