To establish the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities to honor Frederick Douglass for the bicentennial anniversary of his birth; and (2) recommend the federal government entities appropriate to carry out such programs and activities.
(Sec. 8) Not later than August 1, 2018, the commission must recommend appropriate activities to Congress. A final report detailing commission activities and expenditures must be submitted not later than June 1, 2019.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4083)
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-340.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-340.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 245.
Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2989.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7952-7954)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7952-7953)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7952-7953)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Enacted as Public Law 115-77
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6590-6591)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6590-6591)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-77.
Became Public Law No: 115-77.