H.R. 945 — 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.

H.R. 945 — 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. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to honor the Freedom Riders by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. This recognition acknowledges their significant role in the Civil Rights Movement, particularly their efforts to challenge and end segregation in public transportation across the United States. Key provisions of the legislation include the authorization for the presentation of a gold medal to the Freedom Riders, which will be designed and struck by the Secretary of the Treasury.