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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HR 1348

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Feb 25, 2021

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period ...

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Congressional tributes Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Protest and dissent Racial and ethnic relations Smithsonian Institution Travel and tourism U.S. history

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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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Feb 25, 2021

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.
Feb 25, 2021

Introduced in House

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