Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 23 — A resolution to declare February 14, 2025, as Frederick Douglass Day in the state of Michigan.

Last action — adopted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Moderate chance

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Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

A resolution to declare February 14, 2025, as Frederick Douglass Day in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

45 added · 43 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HR 23 adds more detail on Frederick Douglass's life and contributions, including his recruitment of the first Black military unit in the U.S. during the Civil War and his connections with abolitionists across Michigan. This change emphasizes Douglass's significant role in American history and civil rights. By highlighting his local impact and accomplishments, the amendment aims to honor his legacy and inspire current and future generations.

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Wortz, BeGole, Fox, Jenkins-Arno, Martin, Outman, Kuhn, DeBoer, Tisdel, Roth, Steele, Harris, Frisbie, Neyer, Bohnak, Hoadley, Beson, Wozniak, DeSana, Alexander, O'Neal, Rigas, Pavlov and VanderWall offered the following resolution:
Wortz, BeGole, Fox, Jenkins-Arno, Martin, Kuhn, Outman, DeBoer, Tisdel, Roth, Steele, Harris, Frisbie, Neyer, Bohnak, Hoadley, Beson, Wozniak, DeSana, Alexander, O'Neal, Rigas, Pavlov, VanderWall, Breen, Glanville, Greene, Johnsen, Linting, Morgan, Paiz, Rogers, Wilson, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:
Douglass escaped from bondage at the age of 20, whereupon he began a life dedicated to the abolition of slavery in the United States and the recognition of Black Americans as free and equal citizens;
Douglass escaped from bondage at the age of 20, whereupon he began a life dedicated to the abolition of slavery in the United States and the recognition of Black Americans as free Frederick Douglass D 25H_HR23_AA_1 6apkyv 1 and equal citizens;
and Whereas, Frederick Douglass worked throughout his childhood to Frederick Douglass D 25H_HR0023_INTR_1 q8ztdh 1 learn to read and write, even against the wishes of the family which claimed to own him, and shortly after his escape from slavery became a famed and persuasive orator, detailing to Northern audiences the horrors of life in the South for slaves and arguing for the fundamental equality of all Americans;
and Whereas, Frederick Douglass worked throughout his childhood to learn to read and write, even against the wishes of the family which claimed to own him, and shortly after his escape from slavery became a famed and persuasive orator, detailing to Northern audiences the horrors of life in the South for slaves and arguing for the fundamental equality of all Americans;
and Whereas, To this day, Frederick Douglass’ autobiographies and speeches serve as powerful testimonies to the motto of Douglass’ newspaper the North Star, which asserts “Right is of no sex—Truth is of no Color—God is the Father of us all, and we are all Frederick Douglass D 25H_HR0023_INTR_1 q8ztdh Brethren”;
and Whereas, To this day, Frederick Douglass’ autobiographies and speeches serve as powerful testimonies to the motto of Douglass’ Frederick Douglass D 25H_HR23_AA_1 6apkyv newspaper the North Star, which asserts “Right is of no sex—Truth is of no Color—God is the Father of us all, and we are all Brethren”;
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 23 do?
A resolution to declare February 14, 2025, as Frederick Douglass Day in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 23?
HR 23 is sponsored by Jennifer Wortz (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 23?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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