H.R. 1348 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
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. 1348 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 25, 2021, sponsored by Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. with 211 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
- Feb 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 211
- 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: 203 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2021
- 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 25, 2021)
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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
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
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