H.R. 945 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
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.
Cosponsors: 124 (122 D, 2 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-12
Introduced: 2025-02-04
Latest action (2025-02-04): 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.
What H.R. 945 does, in plain terms
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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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