legislation: 116-hr-8856

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116-hr-8856 116 hr 8856 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. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2020-12-03 2020-12-03 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. House Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] GA D J000288 42 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange 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. 2023-01-11T13:44:02Z  

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