United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 4055 — Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E197)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4055 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 4055?
HR 4055 is sponsored by Eleanor Norton (D).
What is the current status of HR 4055?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4055?
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