Search Results: keywords:"frederick douglass"

  • H. R. 7378 — To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Frederick Douglass in recognition of his contributions to the cause of freedom, human rights, and the abolition of slavery in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
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    H.R. 7378 aims to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Frederick Douglass in recognition of his significant contributions to freedom, human rights, and the abolition of slavery in the United States. The bill acknowledges Douglass's achievements as an abolitionist,...

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    H.R. 7378 wants to give a special gold medal to Frederick Douglass to say thank you for helping end slavery and fighting for human rights. This medal would be shown in a museum, and some copies might be made for people to buy.

  • H. R. 5856 — An Act To reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:5,346

    H.R. 5856, known as the "Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023," is a bill to continue the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. It emphasizes supporting victims and vulnerable individuals in the U.S. through education grants and...

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    The bill wants to keep helping people who were hurt by human trafficking by giving money to programs that teach kids and adults how to stay safe and get jobs, both in the U.S. and other countries, while also making sure that the money is used wisely and fairly.

  • H. R. 2796 — To reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,528

    The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 aims to continue and expand efforts to combat human trafficking in the United States. It proposes modifications to existing grants to prioritize educational programs that help...

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    The bill wants to help people who have been hurt by human trafficking by giving more money for programs to keep them safe and to help them find jobs and places to live. It also wants to make sure people know how to stop trafficking by teaching them about it and helping them quickly when they're in danger.

  • H. RES. 137 — Designating the House Press Gallery, Rooms H–315, H–316, H–317, H–318, and H–319 in the United States Capitol, as the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:169

    H. RES. 137 is a resolution proposed in the House of Representatives to rename a group of rooms in the United States Capitol as the “Frederick Douglass Press Gallery.” This resolution honors Frederick Douglass, who was an influential journalist, speaker, and abolitionist. Douglass was notably...

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    In the U.S. Capitol, some special rooms for reporters are being given a new name to honor Frederick Douglass, who was a brave man that worked hard to make life better for everyone. He was the first Black journalist allowed in those rooms, and now they want to remember him by naming the rooms after him.