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DemocratBill · H.R. 945· House(119-HR-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.

Rep. Johnson
Age: 72 years
Georgia
Introduced
2/4/2025
Last activity
2/4/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by
Henry Johnson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 122Republican - 2
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders collectively. This award recognizes their unique contribution to Civil Rights and the movement for equality in interstate travel. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate are tasked with arranging the presentation. The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for designing and striking the gold medal. Following the presentation, the medal is to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. Additionally, the bill allows for the striking and sale of bronze duplicate medals.

Yes

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5

    The bill honors a landmark movement central to African American civil rights history.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5

    The bill honors the Freedom Riders' legacy in the fight against racial segregation.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.