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H.R. 2989Became Law

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 2, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities to honor Frederick Douglass for the bicentennial anniversary of his birth; and (2) recommend the federal government entities appropriate to carry out such programs and activities.

(Sec. 8) Not later than August 1, 2018, the commission must recommend appropriate activities to Congress. A final report detailing commission activities and expenditures must be submitted not later than June 1, 2019.

What just happenedNov 2, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
18 cosponsors7 D11 R
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  1. Nov 2, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Nov 2, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Oct 24, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Oct 24, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Oct 19, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Oct 18, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6590-6591)

  7. Oct 18, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6590-6591)

  8. Oct 16, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  9. Oct 11, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. Oct 11, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7952-7953)

  11. Oct 11, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7952-7953)

  12. Oct 11, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7952-7954)

  13. Oct 11, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2989.

  14. Oct 11, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  15. Oct 5, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 245.

  16. Oct 5, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-340.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  17. Oct 5, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-340.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  18. Jul 19, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  19. Jul 19, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  20. Jun 21, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  21. Jun 21, 2017IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E864-865)

  22. Jun 21, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Jun 21, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 2, 201749

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities to honor Frederick Douglass for the bicentennial anniversary of his birth; and (2) recommend the federal government entities appropriate to carry out such programs and activities.

(Sec. 8) Not later than August 1, 2018, the commission must recommend appropriate activities to Congress. A final report detailing commission activities and expenditures must be submitted not later than June 1, 2019.

Passed Senate without amendmentOct 18, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities to honor Frederick Douglass for the bicentennial anniversary of his birth; and (2) recommend the federal government entities appropriate to carry out such programs and activities.

(Sec. 8) Not later than August 1, 2018, the commission must recommend appropriate activities to Congress. A final report detailing commission activities and expenditures must be submitted not later than June 1, 2019.

Passed House amendedOct 11, 201736

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities to honor Frederick Douglass for the bicentennial anniversary of his birth; and (2) recommend the federal government entities appropriate to carry out such programs and activities.

(Sec. 8) Not later than August 1, 2018, the commission must recommend appropriate activities to Congress. A final report detailing commission activities and expenditures must be submitted not later than June 1, 2019.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Oct 5, 201717

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities to honor Frederick Douglass for the bicentennial anniversary of his birth; and (2) recommend the federal government entities appropriate to carry out such programs and activities.

(Sec. 8) Not later than August 1, 2018, the commission must recommend appropriate activities to Congress. A final report detailing commission activities and expenditures must be submitted not later than June 1, 2019.

Introduced in HouseJun 21, 2017

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

This bill 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, including: (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.

By December 1, 2017, the commission must recommend appropriate activities in a final report to Congress.

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act — Informed