Policy area
Arts, Culture, Religion
A policy area is the single top-level classification the Congressional Research Service assigns to a bill. The term is the government's own wording, shown word for word; this site did not write it or choose it.
277 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Showing the 200 with the most recent action, of 277.
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National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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American Music Tourism Act of 2025
Presented to President.
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Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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A resolution designating September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5010-5011)
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A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4947-4949)
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A resolution designating October 2026 as "National Country Music Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950)
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A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
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Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4790; text: CR S4799-4800)
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Protecting Our History Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2026, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Recognizing the significance of "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2026, as "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A bill to designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the "Rick Boucher Amphitheater".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 472.
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A resolution recognizing the 179th anniversary of the arrival of pioneers belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley, honoring the enduring pioneer spirit that shaped the American West, and celebrating its continued relevance to the unfolding American story.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4268-4269)
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A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4274; text: CR S4269-4270)
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21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2938-2939)
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Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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A resolution designating June 11, 2026, as "National Seersucker Day", designating every subsequent Thursday through the last Thursday in August 2026 as "Seersucker Thursday", and designating June 2026 as "Seersucker Appreciation Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2670; text: CR S2666)
- H.R. 1329 (119th) May 21, 2026
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Supporting the designation the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "Taiwanese American Heritage Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2055-2056)
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Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Arab American Heritage Month" (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Books Save Lives Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Honoring and celebrating the groundbreaking cultural, historical, and social impact of the Grandassa Models in redefining standards of beauty, confronting colorism, and advancing Black cultural pride during the height of the civil rights era and beyond.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Expressing support for the designation of the weeks of March 29, 2026, through April 11, 2026, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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American Stories Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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African American History Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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African American History Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Kennedy Center Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the designation of the "Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" constitutes a violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist, and arranger.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S260)
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday in May as "National Lowrider Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Rita Moreno.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
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National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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CREATIVE Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the composition known as "Here Rests in Honored Glory" by Donald B. Miller as the national hymn of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Country Music Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7830-7831; text: CR S7829-7830)
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Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Recognizing the importance of Spanish-language media in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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A resolution honoring the life of Brian Douglas Wilson as a rock-n-roll and pop icon, a musical genius, and one of the greatest composers, songwriters, and innovators in the history of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958)
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Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian community to support their well-being.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Living Wage for Musicians Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Expressing support for the recognition of the month of October 2025 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6882; text: CR S6879-6880)
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S6838-6839)
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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2025, as national "Bruce Springsteen Day", and honoring his contributions to music, New Jersey, and the Nation.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Recognizing Lloyd Ashburn Williams' unparalleled dedication to fostering economic empowerment, cultural pride, and social equity in Harlem.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2025, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution recognizing Lloyd Ashburn Williams's unparalleled dedication to fostering economic empowerment, cultural pride, and social equity in Harlem.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6736)
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Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2025, as "Celebrate Community Week".
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4301)
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15, 2025, as "National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week", and celebrating the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Latino gastronomy.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2025, as "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Fine Arts Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Celebrating 50 years of Bruce Springsteen's album, "Born to Run".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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A resolution commemorating the continuation of the semicentennial of hip hop and designating August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5515-5516)
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Commemorating the continuation of the semicentennial of hip hop and designating August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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A resolution designating July 26, 2025, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, and commending Dr. Feulner for his life-long commitment to the conservative movement and his distinct contributions to his country.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Celebrating the 324th anniversary of the city of Detroit's founding and impact on United States culture.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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MEGA Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Recognizing the immense capacity of the popular arts to bring people together, inspire creativity and imagination, promote critical thinking, and instill the universal values of truth, justice, and equality.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any public rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338)
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Expressing the sense of Congress that any public rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" must be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Recognizing the significance of "National Caribbean American Heritage Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2025 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3391-3392)
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A resolution designating June 12, 2025, as "National Seersucker Day", designating every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2025 as "Seersucker Thursday", and designating June 2025 as "Seersucker Appreciation Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3124)
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National Museum of Pop Culture Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2793; text: CR S2801)
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should recognize Robert Aitken's Bible as a historical document of the United States Congress.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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American Music Tourism Act of 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.
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Expressing support for the designation of April 13, 2025, through April 26, 2025, as "National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Arab American Heritage Month" (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2568-2569)
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Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Expressing the sense that there should be established a "National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month" in April to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of Garifuna immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1912)
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Expressing support for designating Iranian American Heritage Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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St. Patrick’s Day Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Commission to Study the Creation of a National Museum of Irish American History
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Supporting the designation of March as National CHamoru Heritage and Culture Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2025, as Community Arts Education Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Honoring the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, social, and political movement in American history.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Commission To Study the Potential of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Lunar New Year Day Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2025.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S340-341)
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Expressing support for the designation of the month of January, as "Tamil Language and Heritage Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Recognizing the 125th anniversary of organized Okinawan immigration to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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National Museum of Play Recognition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Defund National Endowment for the Humanities Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- S. 3448 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-197.
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act
Held at the desk.
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Public Archives Resiliency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Public Archives Resiliency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act
Became Public Law No: 118-144.
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American Music Tourism Act of 2024
Held at the desk.
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Juneteenth Museum Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Commission To Study the Potential of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2024 as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Supporting the designation of "Macedonian American Heritage Month" and celebrating the language, history, and culture of Macedonian Americans and their incredible contributions to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Recognizing the month of October 2024 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution recognizing the month of October 2024 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6447-6448)
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A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of James Earl Jones.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6467; text: CR S6457)
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A resolution designating October 2024 as "National Country Music Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6382; text: CR S6375)
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23, 2024, as "National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week", and celebrating the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Latino gastronomy.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Expressing support for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6109; text: CR S6101)
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Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2024, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2024, as "Celebrate Community Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution recognizing May 22, 2024, as the 205th anniversary of the founding of Memphis, Tennessee, and acknowledging the role that Memphis has played in shaping the history, culture, and economy of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5911; text: CR S5939-5940)
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Honoring the BAPS Hindu-American community and the 50th Anniversary of its Mandir in Flushing, New York.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2024, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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SHAWL Act
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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A resolution designating July 27, 2024, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4337; text: CR S4347)
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Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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American Music Tourism Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Recognizing the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington, as the "National Museum of Pop Culture".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2024 as "African-American Music Appreciation Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4056-4058)
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Expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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A resolution designating June 13, 2024, as "National Seersucker Day", designating every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2024 as "Seersucker Thursday", and designating June 2024 as "Seersucker Appreciation Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3961; text: CR S3957-3958)
- H.Res. 1215 (118th) Jun 3, 2024
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to join in efforts to educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating May 2024 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3887-3888)
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A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3899; text: CR S3891)
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Designating Northwest Coast Art as a rare and valuable national treasure.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Recognizing the cultural and educational contributions of the Youth America Grand Prix throughout its 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Arab American Heritage Month" (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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National Museum of Play Recognition Act
Received in the Senate.
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A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2721)
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CREATE Art Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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A resolution recognizing the cultural and educational contributions of the Youth America Grand Prix throughout its 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2703; text: CR S2712)
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Living Wage for Musicians Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Supporting the designation of March as National CHamoru Heritage and Culture Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Recognizing and commemorating the contributions of contemporary Latinas in the State of Illinois.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Designating "National Zoroastrian Day" on the day of the vernal equinox of each year.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Expressing support for designation of March 2024 as Music in Our Schools Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2024, as Community Arts Education Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hulman Center.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S960; text: CR S959)
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Recognizing the birthday of legendary reggae artist Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the legacy of Bob Marley.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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To direct the Librarian of Congress to obtain a stained glass panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and install the panel among the stained glass panels depicting the seals of States, which overlook the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Creative Workforce Investment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Expressing the great contributions to American society by Indian-American communities and the graduates of the Indian Institutes of Technology in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Books Save Lives Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution designating October 2023 as "National Country Music Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5262; text: CR S5259)
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National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2023 as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Recognizing the celebration of the Hmong New Year in 2023.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5152; text: CR S5147)
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A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of James William Buffett.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4956)
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Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4764-4765)
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Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2023, as national "Bruce Springsteen Day", and honoring his contributions to music, New Jersey, and the Nation.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Commemorating the lifetime legacy of Alejandro "El Potrillo" Fernandez for his continued contributions to Mexican music and Latin culture internationally.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of September 16, 2023, as "National Dance Day".
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Honoring Hiram "Hank" Williams on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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