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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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.

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.

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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

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Total Number of Cosponsors

418

Democrat Cosponsors

407

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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.