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Entertainers

Bills 152 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

152 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 108th at 44. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 110th
152 bills across every Congress on file. Showing 1–30, newest first.
Bill Title Congress Latest action
HCONRES 372 Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States. 110th June 24, 2008
HCONRES 370 Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. 110th June 27, 2008
HCONRES 273 Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. 110th 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 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. 110th June 11, 2007
HCONRES 111 Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. 110th 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 recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon. 110th January 10, 2007
HR 4834 Ossie Davis Congressional Gold Medal Act 110th April 8, 2008
HR 3035 To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jerry Lewis in recognition of his outstanding service to the Nation. 110th July 12, 2007
HR 2781 To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation. 110th 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 "Robert Merrill Postal Station". 110th October 24, 2007
HR 1566 Stevie Wonder Congressional Gold Medal Act 110th 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 "Buck Owens Post Office". 110th August 9, 2007
HR 1312 Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act 110th 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 York Harbor, as the "Bob Hope Memorial Library". 110th June 11, 2008
HRES 1522 Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman. 110th 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 century. 110th September 17, 2008
HRES 1255 Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces. 110th 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 continues to influence generations of musicians. 110th June 9, 2008
HRES 1242 Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth. 110th 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 anniversary of his birth. 110th 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 stamp. 110th May 20, 2008
HRES 1091 Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Charlton Heston for the loss of such a great generous man, husband, and father. 110th May 7, 2008
HRES 900 Expressing support for designation of April as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable long-standing contributions to American culture. 110th December 19, 2007
HRES 768 Honoring the life of Thomas "Tommy" Makem. 110th December 11, 2007
HRES 708 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti and recognizing the significant and positive impact of his astounding musical talent, his achievement in raising the profile of opera with audiences around the world, and his commitment to charitable causes. 110th December 11, 2007
HRES 655 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham. 110th July 23, 2008
HRES 485 Expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as "Mr. Wizard". 110th July 24, 2007
HRES 234 Congratulating Wyclef Jean for being named the "Roving Ambassador" for Haiti. 110th March 9, 2007
HRES 183 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. 110th February 17, 2007
S 3330 Domestic Film Production Equity Act of 2008 110th July 24, 2008

Subjects are the headings the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, not labels written here, so the wording is theirs. Bills are listed newest first by their latest action. A bill carries several subjects, so it appears under each of them. Records come from Congress.gov.