S. 3448 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 3448 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 10, 2022, sponsored by Raphael G. Warnock with 28 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 10, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Raphael G. Warnock (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 10, 2022
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Jan 10, 2022)
More bills from Raphael G. Warnock in the 117th Congress
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 117th Congress
- S. 475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
- S. 3655: Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022
- H.R. 8404: Respect for Marriage Act
- S. 450: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
- H.R. 5: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 17: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.R. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
- H.J.Res. 64: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
- S. 393: Equality Act
- H.R. 1011: Life at Conception Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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