H.R. 4179 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
No Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols Act
H.R. 4179 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Aug 9, 2019, sponsored by Adriano Espaillat with 109 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 9, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 109
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
No Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being used for the creation, maintenance, or display of any Confederate symbol on federal public land or other federal property.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Adriano Espaillat (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 109 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 9, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. (Aug 21, 2019)
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