House Bill 5561
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Barbara Johns Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 18, 2018
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Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5561
Congress
115
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.
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Summary
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Barbara Rose Johns in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the nation and civil rights.
April 18, 2018
04/18/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
04/18/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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Jan 11, 2023 1:39:49 PM