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’

House Resolution

H.Res. 137

119th Congress

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’

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

Introduced:Feb 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gregory W. Meeks

Representative

Democratic

NY-5

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This resolution officially names the House of Representatives Press Gallery rooms H-315 through H-319 in the U.S. Capitol as the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery, honoring the renowned abolitionist, journalist, and civil rights leader.

Latest Action

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

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution officially names the House of Representatives Press Gallery rooms H-315 through H-319 in the U.S. Capitol as the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery, honoring the renowned abolitionist, journalist, and civil rights leader.

Last updated: 1/6/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution designates the House of Representatives Press Gallery (rooms H-315, H-316, H-317, H-318, and H-319) as the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates House Press Gallery as Frederick Douglass Press Gallery
Covers rooms H-315 through H-319 in the Capitol
Honors Frederick Douglass as a journalist and abolitionist
Recognizes his contributions to American press and civil rights
Creates permanent tribute in the working press area

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Journalists covering the House would work in a space honoring Frederick Douglass, one of the most influential journalists and orators in American history. This symbolic naming acknowledges his legacy as both a newspaper publisher and freedom advocate.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

U.S. Capitol

U.S. history

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

137, 119th Congress (2025). "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’". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-137