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House Press Gallery Renamed Frederick Douglass Press Gallery

This resolution renames the House Press Gallery as the "Frederick Douglass Press Gallery." It is a symbolic honor for a significant figure in U.S. history who fought for civil rights and press freedom. This change does not directly impact citizens' daily lives but highlights the importance of Frederick Douglass's legacy.
Key points
The main rooms of the House Press Gallery in the U.S. Capitol (Rooms H–315 to H–319) will be renamed the "Frederick Douglass Press Gallery."
The resolution commemorates Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist, journalist, and civil rights advocate, who was the first Black reporter allowed into the Capitol press galleries.
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_137
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2025-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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’

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_137.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The main rooms of the House Press Gallery in the U.S. Capitol (Rooms H–315 to H–319) will be renamed the "Frederick Douglass Press Gallery."
  • The resolution commemorates Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist, journalist, and civil rights advocate, who was the first Black reporter allowed into the Capitol press galleries.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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