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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act </b></p> <p>This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to study activities that may be carried out by the federal government to honor Frederick Douglass on the bicentennial anniversary of his birth, including: (1) the issuance of a postage stamp, (2) the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of Congress for ceremonies and activities relating to Frederick Douglass, (3) a rededication of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, and (4) the acquisition and preservation of related artifacts.</p> <p>By December 1, 2017, the commission must recommend appropriate activities in a final report to Congress.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act </b></p> <p>(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to:&nbsp;(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.</p> <p>(Sec. 8) 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.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act </b></p> <p>(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to:&nbsp;(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.</p> <p>(Sec. 8) 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.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p><b>Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act </b></p> <p>(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to:&nbsp;(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.</p> <p>(Sec. 8) 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.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p><b>Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act </b></p> <p>(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to:&nbsp;(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.</p> <p>(Sec. 8) 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.</p>]]></text>
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