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| Bill | Title | Congress | Status | Action Date |
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| HCONRES 372 |
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and...
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110th | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | June 24, 2008 |
| HCONRES 370 |
Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable...
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110th | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | June 27, 2008 |
| HCONRES 273 |
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.
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110th | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | February 8, 2008 |
| HCONRES 167 |
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950...
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110th | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | June 11, 2007 |
| HCONRES 111 |
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music.
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110th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. | June 27, 2007 |
| HCONRES 27 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Father of Soul", should be recogniz...
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110th | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | January 10, 2007 |
| HR 4834 |
Ossie Davis Congressional Gold Medal Act
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110th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. | April 8, 2008 |
| HR 3035 |
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jerry Lewis in recognition of his outstanding service to the Nation.
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110th | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | July 12, 2007 |
| HR 2781 |
To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation.
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110th | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | June 19, 2007 |
| HR 2778 |
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3 Quaker Ridge Road in New Rochelle, New York, as the "R...
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110th | Became Public Law No: 110-102. | October 24, 2007 |
| HR 1566 |
Stevie Wonder Congressional Gold Medal Act
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110th | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | March 19, 2007 |
| HR 1384 |
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 118 Minner Street in Bakersfield, California, as the "Bu...
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110th | Became Public Law No: 110-60. | August 9, 2007 |
| HR 1312 |
Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act
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110th | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | April 2, 2008 |
| HR 759 |
To redesignate the Ellis Island Library on the third floor of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, located on Ellis Island in New...
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110th | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530) | June 11, 2008 |
| HRES 1522 |
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman.
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110th | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | September 29, 2008 |
| HRES 1458 |
Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a ce...
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110th | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | September 17, 2008 |
| HRES 1255 |
Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces.
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110th | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369) | September 17, 2008 |
| HRES 1251 |
Saluting the life and music of the late Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, guitar virtuoso and rock and roll pioneer, whose music con...
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110th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | June 9, 2008 |
| HRES 1242 |
Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
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110th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | June 23, 2008 |
| HRES 1165 |
Honoring the life and accomplishments of the actor Jimmy Stewart and the contributions he made to the Nation on the 100th anniver...
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110th | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | April 29, 2008 |
| HRES 1144 |
Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the Frank Sinatra commemorative stam...
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110th | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. | May 20, 2008 |
| HRES 1091 |
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Charl...
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110th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | May 7, 2008 |
| HRES 900 |
Expressing support for designation of April as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable long-stan...
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110th | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | December 19, 2007 |
| HRES 768 |
Honoring the life of Thomas "Tommy" Makem.
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110th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | December 11, 2007 |
| HRES 708 |
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti and recognizing the significant and positive impact of his astounding...
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110th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | December 11, 2007 |
| HRES 655 |
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
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110th | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | July 23, 2008 |
| HRES 485 |
Expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as "...
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110th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. | July 24, 2007 |
| HRES 234 |
Congratulating Wyclef Jean for being named the "Roving Ambassador" for Haiti.
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110th | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | March 9, 2007 |
| HRES 183 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemora...
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110th | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E393) | February 17, 2007 |
| S 3330 |
Domestic Film Production Equity Act of 2008
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110th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7300) | July 24, 2008 |
| S 3120 |
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the income limitations for qualified performing artists eligible fo...
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110th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | June 12, 2008 |
| S 2178 |
ARTS Act
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110th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | October 17, 2007 |
| S 1781 |
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 118 Minner Avenue in Bakersfield, California, as...
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110th | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12340) | September 28, 2007 |
| S 1603 |
A bill to authorize Congress to award a gold medal to Jerry Lewis, in recognition of his outstanding service to the Nation.
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110th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | June 13, 2007 |
| SRES 512 |
A resolution honoring the life of Charlton Heston.
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110th | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951) | April 10, 2008 |
| SRES 261 |
A resolution expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fond...
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110th | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9852-9853; text as passed Senate: CR S9853) | July 24, 2007 |
| HCONRES 414 |
Recognizing and honoring the life achievements of Katherine Dunham for being one of the world's most respected dancers, a teacher...
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109th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. | July 14, 2006 |
| HCONRES 325 |
Congratulating Oprah Winfrey for her 20 years of exemplary work and service to the people of the United States and the world.
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109th | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | December 17, 2005 |
| HCONRES 300 |
Paying tribute to Shirley Horn in recognition of her many achievements and contributions to the world of jazz and American cultur...
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109th | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | February 16, 2006 |
| HCONRES 223 |
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Helen Hayes.
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109th | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | July 27, 2005 |