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Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act

12/30/2022, 3:34 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3420

Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3420

Bill S 3420 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2021. Bill S 3420 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 16, 2021.  Bill S 3420's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of December 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3420

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3420

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional tributes
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Protest and dissent
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Smithsonian Institution
- Travel and tourism
- U.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3420

Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act
Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act
A bill 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.

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