0
0
0
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.
3/5/2025, 7:48 AM
Summary of Bill HR 945
Bill 119 hr 945, also known as the Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act, aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders as a collective group. The Freedom Riders were individuals who played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement by challenging segregation laws in interstate travel.
The bill recognizes the unique contribution of the Freedom Riders in inspiring a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. The Freedom Riders faced violence, discrimination, and arrest as they rode buses and trains to protest segregation in the South. Their bravery and determination helped to bring national attention to the issue of civil rights and paved the way for the desegregation of public transportation.
If passed, the bill would award the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian honors in the United States, to the Freedom Riders in recognition of their courage and sacrifice. This honor would serve as a lasting tribute to the individuals who risked their lives to fight for equality and justice.
The bill recognizes the unique contribution of the Freedom Riders in inspiring a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. The Freedom Riders faced violence, discrimination, and arrest as they rode buses and trains to protest segregation in the South. Their bravery and determination helped to bring national attention to the issue of civil rights and paved the way for the desegregation of public transportation.
If passed, the bill would award the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian honors in the United States, to the Freedom Riders in recognition of their courage and sacrifice. This honor would serve as a lasting tribute to the individuals who risked their lives to fight for equality and justice.
Congressional Summary of HR 945
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.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 945
Bill HR 945 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 945 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 945's most recent activity was 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 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 945
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
418Democrat Cosponsors
407Republican Cosponsors
11Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 945
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 945
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.
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.
Comments
Mikaela Lee
911
1 year ago
I think this is a good idea. It's important to recognize the contributions of those who fought for civil rights.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 945
Latest Bills
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for loan interest payments made with respect to certain vehicles.
Bill S 4653June 15, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Department of State's efforts to prevent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from embedding themselves within the Iranian National Football Delegation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and to limit the delegation's presence in the United States to the minimum time necessary for scheduled match play.
Bill HRES 1353June 15, 2026
Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.
Bill HRES 1357June 15, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2026, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".
Bill HRES 1360June 15, 2026
COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026
Bill HR 6986June 15, 2026
BANNED in Latin America Act
Bill S 4665June 15, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Bill HJRES 196June 15, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 110June 15, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 103June 15, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 86June 15, 2026