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. | Poliscope

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.

945

119th Congress

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

In Committee

Legislative Progress

✓

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Enacted

Introduced

February 4, 2025

Latest Action

February 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.Democratic(GA)

Momentum (last 30 days)

score

0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes

Speed vs cohort

0pct

0d open

vs 10,940 other HR bills in the 119th — cohort avg 30d

Summary

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.

Subjects (7)

Congressional tributes

Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Protest and dissent

Racial and ethnic relations

Smithsonian Institution

Travel and tourism

U.S. history

Actions (2)

February 4, 2025

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.

February 4, 2025

Introduced in House

Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H