HRES137-119

Passed House

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.

119th Congress Introduced Feb 14, 2025

Legislative Progress

Passed House
Introduced Committee Passed
Jun 9, 2025

Jun 9, 2025 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from eh version)

Jun 6, 2025

Additional sponsor: Mr. James

Jun 6, 2025

Reported with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered …

Feb 14, 2025

Mr. Donalds (for himself, Mr. Carson, Mr. Horsford, Mr. Hunt, …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Officially designates the House Press Gallery (Rooms H-315 through H-319 in the Capitol) as the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery in honor of the abolitionist journalist.

Who Benefits and How

Frederick Douglass legacy is honored. Journalism history is recognized. Capitol visitors gain educational context.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No burden - ceremonial designation.

Key Provisions

  • Designates House Press Gallery as Frederick Douglass Press Gallery
  • Covers Rooms H-315, H-316, H-317, H-318, and H-319
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 9, 2026 18:37

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Designates House Press Gallery as the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery

Policy Domains

Commemorations Capitol Journalism

Legislative Strategy

"Honor journalistic legacy of Frederick Douglass"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Commemorations Capitol

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