Topic

Performing arts

Bills 320 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

320 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 116th at 62. 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 119th
20 bills in the 111th Congress. Showing 1–20, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 277 Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most outstanding American entertainers of the 20th century, who broke racial barriers and created opportunities for generations of African American performers who followed in her footsteps. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 12, 2010
HCONRES 275 Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week. Message on Senate action sent to the House. December 23, 2010
HCONRES 67 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. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. February 26, 2009
HR 5606 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 South 7th Street in Indiana, Pennsylvania, as the "James M. 'Jimmy' Stewart Post Office Building". Became Public Law No: 111-362. January 4, 2011
HR 5359 Lena Horne Recognition Act Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. May 20, 2010
HR 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 Became Public Law No: 111-8. March 11, 2009
HR 848 Performance Rights Act Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 405. December 14, 2010
HR 597 Access to Complete Education Act Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. January 15, 2009
HRES 1578 Supporting the goals and ideals of Jubilee Day. Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. October 13, 2010
HRES 1514 Expressing support for the designation of July 31, 2010, as National Dance Day. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. July 13, 2010
HRES 1474 Commending Harry Belafonte for receiving the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. July 26, 2010
HRES 1362 Celebrating the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honoring her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 19, 2010
HRES 1345 Honoring the life and achievements of Lena Calhoun Horne. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 11, 2010
HRES 1283 Honoring and thanking Dave Brubeck for his contributions to American music and cultural diplomacy. Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. May 27, 2010
HRES 777 Honoring all those participating in a production of "The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later" in remembrance of Matthew Shepard. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. January 4, 2010
HRES 600 Honoring an American Legend and Musical Icon. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 26, 2009
HRES 436 Mourning the loss of Bea Arthur, celebrating her life and work, and honoring her many contributions to equality and social justice for all Americans. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 13, 2009
HRES 18 Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. February 24, 2009
S 379 Performance Rights Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181. October 15, 2009
SRES 529 A resolution celebrating the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honoring her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3790-3792; text as passed Senate: CR S3791-3792; text of measure as introduced: CR S3786) May 14, 2010

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