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HRES 137 · introduced · symbolic

Resolution 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’

What this bill does

  • This resolution names the House Press Gallery rooms after Frederick Douglass, the abolitionist and advocate.
  • It affects journalists and media organizations who use the Capitol press facilities.
  • The designation is symbolic and requires no funding or implementation timeline.

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  1. 01

    How might naming the press gallery after Frederick Douglass, an advocate for free speech and truth-telling, reflect Congress's values regarding press freedom today?

  2. 02

    What symbolic significance does honoring Frederick Douglass in a space used by journalists send to media organizations covering Capitol activities?

  3. 03

    Are there other historical figures whose contributions to press freedom or public discourse should be considered for similar designations in Capitol facilities?

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Introduced 2025-06-09

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-06-09 · house · Floor

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  2. 2025-06-09 · house · Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2549-2550)

  3. 2025-06-09 · Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2549-2550)

  4. 2025-06-09 · house · Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 137.

  5. 2025-06-09 · house · Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2549-2551)

  6. 2025-06-09 · house · Floor

    Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. 2025-06-06 · house · Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 31.

  8. 2025-06-06 · house · Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-150.

  9. 2025-06-06 · Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-150.

  10. 2025-04-02 · house · Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. 2025-04-02 · house · Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  12. 2025-04-02 · house · Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged

  13. 2025-02-14 · house · Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

  14. 2025-02-14 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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