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H.R. 1247: 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.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 28, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 28, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

183

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

24 points earned
  1. 1Henry Johnson D-GA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced5 events+24
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History

  1. Feb 28, 2023Introduced in the House by Henry Johnson.
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  1. Feb 28, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Feb 28, 2023Referred 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 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.