H.R. 1247 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
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.
H.R. 1247 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 28, 2023, sponsored by Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. with 183 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 183
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
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
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 173 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
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 (Feb 28, 2023)
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- H.R. 15: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 25: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
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