Performing arts

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HR 2297
To promote the development of the Southwest waterfront in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
112th Became Public Law No: 112-143. July 9, 2012
HR 1815
Lena Horne Recognition Act
112th Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. April 18, 2012
HR 1531
Access to Complete Education Act
112th Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. May 20, 2011
HRES 769
Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, and honoring the public service of the performers and spons...
112th Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. August 2, 2012
HRES 725
Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression and for the designation of July 28, 2012, a...
112th Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. July 13, 2012
HRES 670
Expressing support for designating August 22, 2012, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to mus...
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 30, 2012
HRES 354
Congratulating the staff, community, and patrons of the Utah Shakespeare Festival on the festival's 50th anniversary.
112th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. July 15, 2011
HRES 342
Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2011, as National Dance Day.
112th Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. July 15, 2011
S 1993
Lena Horne Recognition Act
112th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. December 14, 2011
SRES 72
A resolution recognizing the artistic and cultural contributions of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the 50th Anniversa...
112th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S924-926; text as passed Senate: CR S924; text of measure as introduced: CR S917-918) February 17, 2011
HCONRES 277
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most outstanding American entertainers of the...
111th 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.
111th 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 1950...
111th 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 "Ja...
111th Became Public Law No: 111-362. January 4, 2011
HR 5359
Lena Horne Recognition Act
111th Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. May 20, 2010
HR 848
Performance Rights Act
111th Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 405. December 14, 2010
HR 597
Access to Complete Education Act
111th Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. January 15, 2009
HRES 1578
Supporting the goals and ideals of Jubilee Day.
111th 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.
111th 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 Ci...
111th 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...
111th 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.
111th 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.
111th 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.
111th Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. January 4, 2010
HRES 600
Honoring an American Legend and Musical Icon.
111th 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 justic...
111th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 13, 2009
HRES 18
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman.
111th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. February 24, 2009
S 379
Performance Rights Act
111th 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 di...
111th 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
HCONRES 416
Commending Barter Theatre on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
110th Message on Senate action sent to the House. September 30, 2008
HCONRES 68
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti and recognizing the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston...
110th Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 11, 2007
HR 3986
John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2008
110th Became Public Law No: 110-338. October 3, 2008
HR 2874
Veterans' Health Care Improvement Act of 2007
110th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. August 3, 2007
HR 2643
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
110th Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 240. June 28, 2007
HR 344
To ensure that Federal emergency management funds are not used for crisis counseling, recreation, or self esteem building classes...
110th Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. January 10, 2007
HRES 1286
Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival.
110th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 23, 2008
HRES 1088
Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador...
110th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 15, 2008
HRES 655
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
110th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 23, 2008
S 3120
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the income limitations for qualified performing artists eligible fo...
110th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. June 12, 2008
S 1348
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007
110th Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the bill was not invoked [Record Vote Number 204] entered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7279-7280; text: CR S7279) June 7, 2007