Senate Bill 3420
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 16, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3420
Congress
117
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act
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.
December 16, 2021
12/16/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
12/16/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 3:34:00 AM