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HR 2989 - 115

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

Became Public Law No: 115-77.

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H.R. 2989, Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act

Jul 26, 2017

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on July 19, 2017

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Summary

49 Public Law Dec 6, 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.

82 Passed Senate without amendment Oct 30, 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.

36 Passed House amended Oct 26, 2017

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.

17 Reported to House with amendment(s) Oct 25, 2017

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.

00 Introduced in House Oct 10, 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.

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Nov 2, 2017

Signed by President.

Nov 2, 2017

Signed by President.

Nov 2, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-77.

Nov 2, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-77.

Oct 24, 2017

Presented to President.

Oct 24, 2017

Presented to President.

Oct 19, 2017

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 18, 2017

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

Oct 18, 2017

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

Oct 16, 2017

Received in the Senate, read twice.

Oct 11, 2017

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

Oct 11, 2017

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

Oct 11, 2017

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

Oct 11, 2017

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)

Oct 11, 2017

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

Oct 11, 2017

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

Oct 5, 2017

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

Oct 5, 2017

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

Oct 5, 2017

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 245.

Jul 19, 2017

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 19, 2017

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jun 21, 2017

Introduced in House

Jun 21, 2017

Introduced in House

Jun 21, 2017

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

Jun 21, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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