Urging the President to present posthumously a Presidential Citizens Medal to Frederick Douglass in recognition of his achievements in civil rights and service to the nation.

Fact Sheet API

Bill Number

HRES 101

Introduced

Feb 25, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Awards, medals, prizes Black history Blacks Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil rights workers Commemorations Congress Congressional reporting requirements History Minorities

Full Text

View Full Bill Text

Votes

Summary

Urges the President to award a Presidential Citizens Medal in honor of Frederick Douglass. Recognizes his unwavering dedication to equality and civil rights and his profound contributions to American history.

Actions

Mar 5, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Feb 25, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Feb 25, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E277)
Feb 25, 2003

Introduced in House

Amendments

Related Bills