S. 1582 · 115th Congress
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Chris Van Hollen
- Introduced
- 2017-07-19
- Latest action
- 2017-07-19 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities to honor Frederick Douglass for the bicentennial anniversary of his birth; and (2) recommend the federal government entities appropriate to carry out such programs and activities.
Not later than August 1, 2018, the commission must recommend appropriate activities to Congress. A final report detailing commission activities and expenditures must be submitted not later than June 1, 2019.