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
320 bills across every Congress on file. Showing 241–270, newest first.
Bill Title Congress Latest action
HR 597 Access to Complete Education Act 111th January 15, 2009
HRES 1578 Supporting the goals and ideals of Jubilee Day. 111th October 13, 2010
HRES 1514 Expressing support for the designation of July 31, 2010, as National Dance Day. 111th 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. 111th 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. 111th May 19, 2010
HRES 1345 Honoring the life and achievements of Lena Calhoun Horne. 111th May 11, 2010
HRES 1283 Honoring and thanking Dave Brubeck for his contributions to American music and cultural diplomacy. 111th 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 January 4, 2010
HRES 600 Honoring an American Legend and Musical Icon. 111th 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. 111th May 13, 2009
HRES 18 Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman. 111th February 24, 2009
S 379 Performance Rights Act 111th 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. 111th May 14, 2010
HCONRES 416 Commending Barter Theatre on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. 110th 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, South Carolina, which he founded. 110th May 11, 2007
HR 3986 John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2008 110th October 3, 2008
HR 2874 Veterans' Health Care Improvement Act of 2007 110th August 3, 2007
HR 2643 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 110th June 28, 2007
HR 344 To ensure that Federal emergency management funds are not used for crisis counseling, recreation, or self esteem building classes or instruction. 110th January 10, 2007
HRES 1286 Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival. 110th 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 to the world. 110th July 15, 2008
HRES 655 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham. 110th 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 for an above-the-line deduction for performance expenses. 110th June 12, 2008
S 1348 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 110th June 7, 2007
SRES 490 A resolution recognizing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service to the performing arts. 110th September 23, 2008
HCONRES 414 Recognizing and honoring the life achievements of Katherine Dunham for being one of the world's most respected dancers, a teacher, mentor, choreographer, author, actress, and humanitarian. 109th July 14, 2006
HCONRES 314 Recognizing the artistic excellence and community value of a national service organization for the performing arts and how this community improves diplomacy through global cultural exchange by the celebration of humanity's transcendent power to imagine and create across geographic, political and cultural borders. 109th December 8, 2005
HCONRES 265 Expressing appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognizing the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center. 109th October 7, 2005
HCONRES 110 Expressing the sense of Congress that Katherine Dunham should be recognized for her groundbreaking achievements in dance, theater, music, and education, as well as for her work as an activist striving for racial equality throughout the world. 109th April 18, 2005
HR 5929 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 950 Missouri Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois, as the "Katherine Dunham Post Office Building". 109th October 12, 2006

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