Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

Bill: 115-hr-2989
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional oversight
District of Columbia
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: 

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.

action_date: 2017-10-05
text: 

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.

action_date: 2017-10-11
text: 

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.

action_date: 2017-10-18
text: 
(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.

action_date: 2017-11-02
text: 
(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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2017-10-18
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6590-6591)
action_date: 2017-10-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6590-6591)
action_date: 2017-10-16
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7952-7953)
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: 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)
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7952-7954)
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2989.
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 245.
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-340.
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-340.
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E864-865)
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 115-77