HR 945 119th Congress House In Committee

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.

Latest action: 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, 2025

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
Independent · GA
Cosponsors (124)
Rep. AnsariRep. BeattyRep. BeyerRep. BrownRep. BrownleyRep. CarterRep. CarsonRep. CastorRep. CastroRep. Cherfilus-McCormick+114 more

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