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| 100-hjres-656 | 100 | hjres | 656 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1988-09-15 | 1988-09-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14] | CA | R | S000393 | 18 | Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Prohibits the United States or any State from requiring the use of any other language. States that this article shall not prohibit any law, program, or policy to: (1) provide educational instruction in a language other than English for the purpose of making students proficient in English; (2) teach a foreign language to students who are already proficient in English; (3) protect public health and safety; or (4) allow translators for litigants, defendants, or witnesses. Authorizes the Congress and the States to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. | 2021-06-10T20:28:19Z | |
| 100-hr-5305 | 100 | hr | 5305 | National African-American Heritage Museum and Memorial Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1988-09-14 | 1988-09-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds. | House | Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] | GA | D | L000287 | 0 | National African-American Heritage Museum and Memorial Act - Establishes in the Smithsonian Institution the National African-American Heritage Museum devoted exclusively to the history, art, and culture of African-Americans. Provides for the Museum to be directed by an independent board known as the Trustees of the National African-American Heritage Museum (Board). Requires the Board to provide for: (1) construction of the Museum; (2) its administration and maintenance; and (3) the acquisition, exhibition, and disposal of materials. Requires the Board to establish education and awareness programs, an affiliate program, and a museum management degree program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989, 1990, and succeeding fiscal years to carry out the purposes of this Act. Declares the intent of the Congress that the Museum be completed within five years after the date of enactment of this Act. Establishes an Advisory Committee on the Museum to assist the Board in carrying out its duties. | 2025-08-28T20:08:38Z | |
| 100-hres-517 | 100 | hres | 517 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the movie "The Last Temptation of Christ". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1988-08-09 | 1988-08-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness. | House | Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39] | CA | R | D000044 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Universal Studios cancel the release of the film "The Last Temptation of Christ"; and (2) those individuals who find such film morally objectionable ask their local theaters and film distribution companies not to show it and refuse to patronize Universal Studios and those businesses associated with the film if it is released as scheduled. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 100-sres-448 | 100 | sres | 448 | A resolution to honor the Most Reverend Francis T. Hurley, Archbishop of Anchorage, for his contributions to the City of Anchorage, the State of Alaska, and his fellow man and to recognize him for being named as Alaska's first recipient of the Torch of Liberty Award. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1988-06-29 | 1988-06-29 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 1 | Declares that the Senate honors and recognizes the Most Reverend Francis T. Hurley, Archbishop of Anchorage, Alaska, for his achievements and dedication and commitment to the people of Alaska and the world. | 2021-06-10T21:50:27Z | |
| 100-sres-435 | 100 | sres | 435 | A resolution to commemorate the 90th birthday of Norman Vincent Peale. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1988-05-25 | 1988-05-27 | Star Print ordered S.Res. 435. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 3 | Extends the Senate's congratulations to Reverend Norman Vincent Peale on reaching his 90th year with vigor and in good health. Conveys the Senate's best wishes for many more years to Reverend Peale and his wife and children. | 2021-06-10T21:50:22Z | |
| 100-hr-4659 | 100 | hr | 4659 | A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a cooperative agreement under which the International Peace Museum shall be operated and maintained at the Justin Smith Morrill Building in Washington, District of Columbia. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1988-05-24 | 1988-06-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands. | House | Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | F000046 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Board of Directors of the International Peace Museum for the Board to operate and maintain the Museum at the Justin Smith Morrill Building, located at the Southeast corner of 15th Street and Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, D.C. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 100-sres-429 | 100 | sres | 429 | A resolution declaring the Senate's abiding respect for William F. Buckley's life of unequaled service and his death of unexampled fortitude. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1988-05-13 | 1988-05-13 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 10 | Declares the Senate's abiding respect for William Buckley's life of unequaled service and his death of unexampled fortitude. | 2021-06-10T21:50:19Z | |
| 100-sres-428 | 100 | sres | 428 | A resolution to express appreciation and gratitude to Irving Berlin. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1988-05-11 | 1988-05-11 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] | OH | D | M000678 | 0 | Expresses the Senate's appreciation to Irving Berlin for his contributions to our Nation through his songs. | 2021-06-10T21:50:19Z | |
| 100-hr-4198 | 100 | hr | 4198 | A bill to direct the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to develop a master plan for expanding the National Air and Space Museum at an airport and construct facilities necessary for housing such expansion. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1988-03-17 | 1988-03-31 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds. | House | Rep. Grant, Bill [D-FL-2] | FL | D | G000382 | 63 | Directs the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to develop a master plan for the expansion of the National Air and Space Museum at an airport while allowing such airport to continue its normal operations. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 and 1989 for the development of such plan. Directs the Board, using funds obtained from private sources, to design and construct any new facilities which are needed under such master plan. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 100-hr-4068 | 100 | hr | 4068 | A bill to amend the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 to strengthen the enforcement provisions of that Act, and for other purposes. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1988-03-02 | 1988-11-03 | Became Public Law No: 100-588. | House | Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] | CT | D | G000120 | 5 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (the Act) to prohibit attempts at (as well as acts of) excavation, removal, damage, or other alteration or defacement of any archaeological resource located on public or Indian lands, without a permit. Lowers to $500 (currently $5,000) the threshold commercial or archaeological value of an archaeological resource (including cost of restoration or repair) above which, for certain violations of the Act, specified criminal penalties are mandated. Directs each Federal land manager to: (1) establish a program to increase public awareness of the significance of, and the need to protect, archaeological resources located on public lands and Indian lands; and (2) report annually to specified congressional committees on actions taken under such program. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 100-s-1985 | 100 | s | 1985 | A bill to improve the protection and management of archeological resources on federal land. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-12-21 | 1988-10-28 | Became Public Law No: 100-555. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 1 | Amends the Archeological Resources Protection Act to direct the Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Defense and the Chairman of the Board of the Tennessee Valley Authority to survey the archeological resources under their jurisdiction and develop documents for reporting violations of such Act. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 100-hconres-233 | 100 | hconres | 233 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Martha Raye. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-12-18 | 1987-12-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39] | CA | R | D000044 | 25 | Declares that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Martha Raye in honor of her service in the form of entertainment and nursing care to members of the U.S. armed forces. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 100-hr-3746 | 100 | hr | 3746 | A bill to authorize the expansion of the National Air and Space Museum at Baltimore-Washington International Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-12-11 | 1988-03-18 | Executive Comment Received From DOT. | House | Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] | MD | D | C000141 | 2 | Authorizes the Smithsonian Institution to develop a master plan for expansion of the National Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles International Airport or at Baltimore-Washington International Airport that will not interfere with the operations of the airport. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 and 1989 for master planning activities. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 100-s-1912 | 100 | s | 1912 | National Mimbres Culture Study Act of 1988 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-12-03 | 1988-10-28 | For Further Action See S.2545. | Senate | Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] | NM | D | B000468 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) National Mimbres Culture Study Act of 1988 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to study the Mimbres culture to determine its significance in commemorating the prehistory of the Southwest, including an analysis of the culture as it relates to the Mogollon, Salado, and Casas Grandes cultures and a list of appropriate sites for interpreting the culture. Requires such study to include recommendations with respect to: (1) the preservation of resources associated with the Mimbres culture; and (2) a visitor facility to accommodate exhibits of Mimbres pottery and information about the Masau Trail. Requires such study to be transmitted, not later than one year after funds are appropriated for the study, to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 100-hr-3629 | 100 | hr | 3629 | A bill to authorize the expansion of the National Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles International Airport. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-11-10 | 1988-03-18 | Executive Comment Received From DOT. | House | Rep. Grant, Bill [D-FL-2] | FL | D | G000382 | 0 | Authorizes the Smithsonian Institution to develop a master plan for expansion of the National Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles International Airport that will not interfere with the operations of the airport. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 and 1989 for master planning activities. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 100-hres-289 | 100 | hres | 289 | A resolution to commemorate the contributions of Frank Lloyd Wright to art, architecture, culture, and education in America. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-10-22 | 1987-10-22 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 9 | Recognizes the contributions of Frank Lloyd Wright to American artistic and architectural expression. | 2021-06-10T20:23:03Z | |
| 100-s-1790 | 100 | s | 1790 | A bill to authorize the expansion of the National Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles International Airport. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-10-15 | 1988-05-10 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 654. | Senate | Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] | UT | R | G000072 | 30 | Authorizes the Smithsonian Institution to develop a master plan for expansion of the National Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles International Airport that will not interfere with the operations of the airport. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 and 1989 for master planning activities. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 100-hconres-198 | 100 | hconres | 198 | A concurrent resolution congratulating Charles "Buddy" Rogers for his outstanding entertainment achievements and philanthropic endeavors. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-10-13 | 1987-10-27 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1] | MD | D | D000593 | 0 | Declares that the Congress congratulates Charles "Buddy" Rogers for his entertainment achievements and philanthropic endeavors. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 100-s-1749 | 100 | s | 1749 | a bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to provide for additional facilities for the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, and for other purposes. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-10-02 | 1987-10-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 0 | Directs the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct, expand, and renovate facilities at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York, New York, in accordance with the master plan for such project. Limits the total cost of the project (taking into account funding from all sources). Authorizes appropriations to the Board for FY 1989 and subsequent fiscal years in an amount equal to one-half the total cost of the project. Prohibits any such appropriations from being used for any purpose until the Comptroller General determines that an amount equal to one-half of the total cost of the project is available to the Board from non-Federal sources. Provides for transfer of any portion of such funds to the General Services Administration to carry out such project. Provides that the Cooper-Hewitt Museum shall also be known as the National Museum of Design. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 100-hr-3413 | 100 | hr | 3413 | A bill to require the Administrator of General Services to convey certain property to the Museum of the American Indian. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-10-01 | 1987-11-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds. | House | Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] | NY | D | W000258 | 29 | Directs the Administrator of General Services to convey to the Museum of the American Indian the Old United States Custom House in New York, New York. Subjects the conveyance to the following conditions: (1) the property shall be used by the Museum solely as a museum to preserve the customs and history of North, South, and Central American Indians; (2) the Museum shall maintain the historic architectural character of the property; (3) the Museum shall give the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment on proposed renovations or alterations; and (4) the Museum shall obtain the approval of the Administrator before commencing any renovation or alteration. Provides that all right, title, and interest in the property shall revert to the United States if: (1) the Museum at 3753 Broadway in New York City does not operate as a branch of the Museum to be established at the property; (2) the Museum does not continuously use such property solely as a North, South, and Central American Indian museum and maintain its historic architectural character; (3) the Museum does not maintain such property in a manner that ensures that adequate services are provided to the U.S. courts on the fifth and sixth floors; or (4) the Museum interferes with the occupancy of such property by the courts. Prohibits the Museum from using such property as security for any obligation. Reserves to the United States: (1) air and development rights associated with such property; and (2) the right to occupy the fifth and sixth floors of the property for use by U.S. courts until the Administrator provides suitable permanent accommodations for such courts at the Foley Square Courthouse Annex. Requires the Museum to submit a plan detailing any proposed renovation or alteration of the property to the Administrator, who shall approve such action unless it would not preserve the property's historic architectural character. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 100-hr-3331 | 100 | hr | 3331 | Indian Art and Culture Institute Transition Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-09-22 | 1987-10-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 1 | Indian Art and Culture Institute Transition Act - Amends the Higher Education Amendments of 1986 to require the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and support assistance to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (Institute) until October 1, 1989 (currently October 1, 1988), unless the Institute's Board of Trustees provides otherwise. Requires that the transfers of functions of the Institute of American Indian Arts to the Institute be completed by June 1, 1988. Continues the Secretary's control of the Institute until the earlier of: (1) June 1, 1988; or (2) a date agreed to by the Board and the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to enter into a contract with the University of New Mexico which shall: (1) include all administrative systems which are customary for a national art institute; (2) require the University to provide technical assistance to the Institute and establish an advisory council that makes recommendations on the operation of the contract; (3) allow the University to fulfill its obligations through subcontracts; (4) provide for the expiration of the contract within six months, but allow an extension; and (5) provide for any materials the University furnishes to become the Institute's property. Requires the advisory council to consist of: (1) a delegate of the executive director of the National Congress of American Indians; (2) a delegate of the president of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium; and (3) at least five individuals knowledgeable about Indian arts and culture, a majority of whom shall be Indians. | 2025-08-28T20:08:50Z | |
| 100-s-1708 | 100 | s | 1708 | Indian Art and Culture Institute Transition Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-09-22 | 1987-09-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 1 | Indian Art and Culture Institute Transition Act - Amends the Higher Education Amendments of 1986 to require the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and support assistance to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Art Development (Institute) until October 1, 1989 (currently October 1, 1988), unless the Institute's Board of Trustees provides otherwise. Requires that the transfers of functions of the Institute of American Indian Arts to the Institute be completed by June 1, 1988. Continues the Secretary's control of the Institute until the earlier of: (1) June 1, 1988; or (2) a date agreed to be the Board and the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to enter into a contract with the University of New Mexico which shall: (1) include all administrative systems which are customary for a national art institute; (2) require the University to provide technical assistance to the Institute and establish an advisory council that makes recommendations on the operation of the contract; (3) allow the University to fulfill its obligations through subcontracts; (4) provide for the expiration of the contract within six months, but allow an extension; and (5) provide for any materials the University furnishes to become the Institute's property. Requires the advisory council to consist of: (1) a delegate of the executive director of the National Congress of American Indians; (2) a delegate of the president of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium; and (3) at least five individuals knowledgeable about Indian arts and culture, a majority of whom shall be Indians. | 2025-08-28T20:07:52Z | |
| 100-hres-264 | 100 | hres | 264 | A resolution to commemorate the 25 years of service of the Reverend Father Anthony P. Sarris as priest of the Annunication Greek Orthodox Church of Columbus and its parish. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-09-16 | 1987-09-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15] | OH | R | W000781 | 0 | Honors the Reverend Father Anthony P. Sarris for his devotion and contributions as priest of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Columbus, Ohio, for 25 years. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 100-sres-246 | 100 | sres | 246 | A resolution to honor Irving Berlin for the pleasure he has given to the American people through almost a century of his music. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-07-09 | 1987-10-30 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 51 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that Irving Berlin be recognized for his musical accomplishments. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hr-2815 | 100 | hr | 2815 | A bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to provide for additional facilities for the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, and for other purposes. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-06-26 | 1987-08-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds. | House | Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] | OH | D | O000001 | 4 | Directs the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct, expand, and renovate facilities at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York, New York, in accordance with the master plan for such project. Limits the total cost of the project (taking into account funding from all sources). Authorizes appropriations to the Board for FY 1989 and subsequent fiscal years in an amount equal to one-half the total cost of the project. Prohibits any such appropriations from being used for any purpose until the Comptroller General determines that an amount equal to one-half of the total cost of the project is available to the Board from non-Federal sources. Provides for transfer of any portion of such funds to the General Services Administration to carry out such project. Provides that the Cooper-Hewitt Museum shall also be known as the National Museum of Design. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 100-s-1314 | 100 | s | 1314 | A bill to amend the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 to prohibit attempted excavation, removal, or defacing, and to reduce the felony threshold value of illegally removed artifacts to $500. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-06-03 | 1988-09-14 | Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 1 | Amends the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 to prohibit attempted excavation, removal, damage, alteration, or defacing of artifacts. Reduces the felony threshold value of illegally removed artifacts to $500. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 100-hr-2538 | 100 | hr | 2538 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Roy Acuff. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-05-28 | 1987-06-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage. | House | Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5] | TN | D | B000615 | 45 | Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Roy Acuff in recognition of his accomplishments in country music. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 100-hconres-129 | 100 | hconres | 129 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the English language is the official language of the United States. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-05-21 | 1987-06-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14] | CA | R | S000393 | 23 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the English language is the official language of the United States; and (2) no language other than the English language is recognized as the official language of the United States. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 100-s-1246 | 100 | s | 1246 | A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey property to the Museum of the American Indian, and for other purposes. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-05-20 | 1987-05-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 0 | Directs the Administrator of General Services to convey to the Museum of the American Indian the Old United States Custom House in New York, New York. Requires the deed of conveyance to provide that: (1) the property shall be used by the Museum of the American Indian solely as a museum to preserve the customs and history of North and South American Indians and that it will revert to the United States if not used for that purpose; (2) the Museum shall maintain a branch in New York, New York; (3) the Museum shall maintain the historic architectural character of the site and give the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation an opportunity to comment on any renovations or alterations; (4) the Museum may not use the property as security for any obligation; and (5) the Administrator shall retain air rights and developmental rights associated with the property. Reserves to the United States the right of occupancy to the fifth and sixth floors of such property until the Federal courts at Foley Square receive suitable permanent accommodations. Requires the Museum to operate the property in a manner that will insure adequate services for the Federal courts. Requires the Museum, before making any major renovations to the property, to submit the plans to an architectural engineering firm selected by the Administrator and receive the Administrator's approval. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 100-hr-2178 | 100 | hr | 2178 | Indian Arts Amendments Act of 1987 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-04-27 | 1987-05-27 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 0 | Indian Arts Amendments Act of 1987 - Amends the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act concerning: (1) the appointment of the voting members of the initial board of trustees (Board) of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (Institute); (2) the determination of Board members' staggered terms; (3) removal from the Board of the power to obtain insurance; (4) the authority of the President of the Institute to fix the length of the appointments of Institute personnel; (5) certain deadlines and the role of the Advisory Board of the Institute of American Indian Arts and of the Bureau of Indian Affairs with respect to the transfer of functions from the Institute of American Indian Arts to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development; and (6) a requirement that the Comptroller General of the United States submit triennially to the Congress and to the Board a complete financial audit of the latter institute. | 2025-08-28T20:05:24Z | |
| 100-hr-2067 | 100 | hr | 2067 | A bill to designate the square dance as the American folk dance of the United States. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-04-09 | 1988-06-28 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] | CA | D | P000047 | 132 | Designates the square dance as the American folk dance of the United States. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 100-sjres-114 | 100 | sjres | 114 | A joint resolution to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the cultural rights of all Americans. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-04-09 | 1987-04-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] | LA | D | B000780 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Recognizes the right of people to preserve, foster, and promote their historic, linguistic, and cultural origins. States that no person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws because of culture or language. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hjres-232 | 100 | hjres | 232 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect cultural and linguistic rights. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-04-07 | 1987-04-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7] | LA | D | H000390 | 3 | Constitutional Amendment - Recognizes the right of people to preserve, foster, and promote their historic, linguistic, and cultural origins. States that no person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws because of culture or language. | 2021-06-10T20:25:28Z | |
| 100-hconres-57 | 100 | hconres | 57 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress respecting the designation of jazz as a rare and valuable national American treasure. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-03-03 | 1987-12-07 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1] | MI | D | C000714 | 54 | Designates jazz as a national American treasure. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hconres-59 | 100 | hconres | 59 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Fort Crailo in Rensselaer, New York, should be designated as the home of "Yankee Doodle". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-03-03 | 1987-03-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] | NY | R | S000675 | 0 | Recognizes Dr. Richard Shuckburg as the primary author of the tune "Yankee Doodle" and Fort Crailo in Rensselaer, New York, as the home of Yankee Doodle. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 100-sres-159 | 100 | sres | 159 | A resolution commending the purpose and organizers of the art exhibit, "An American Vision: Three Generations of Wyeth Art", scheduled to open in the Soviet Union in March of 1987. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-03-03 | 1987-03-06 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO] | CO | D | W000647 | 3 | Commends the organizers of the traveling art exhibit "An American Vision: Three Generations of Wyeth Art," as well as the exhibit itself. | 2021-06-10T21:48:49Z | |
| 100-sconres-23 | 100 | sconres | 23 | A concurrent resolution designating jazz as an American national treasure. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-02-26 | 1987-12-04 | Senate agreed to companion measure H.CON.RES. 57 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 55 | Designates jazz as a national American treasure. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 100-hr-892 | 100 | hr | 892 | A bill to rescind budget authority for the National Endowment for the Humanities for national capital arts and cultural affairs (rescission numbered R87-72) proposed to be rescinded in a special message transmitted to the Congress by the President on January 5, 1987, in accordance with section 1012 of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-01-29 | 1987-01-29 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] | IL | R | M000692 | 0 | Rescinds budget authority in a specified amount for the National Endowment for the Humanities for national capital arts and cultural affairs (R87-72). | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 100-hjres-83 | 100 | hjres | 83 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-01-08 | 1988-05-11 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14] | CA | R | S000393 | 58 | Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Grants the Congress the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. | 2021-06-10T20:24:42Z | |
| 100-hr-593 | 100 | hr | 593 | A bill to request the President to award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Andrew Wyeth, and to provide for the production of bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-01-08 | 1988-11-09 | Became Public Law No: 100-639. | House | Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] | PA | R | S000146 | 223 | Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Andrew Wyeth in recognition of his contributions to American art and culture. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell bronze duplicates of the medal. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 100-hjres-13 | 100 | hjres | 13 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-01-06 | 1988-05-11 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 12 | Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Prohibits the United States or any State from requiring the use of any other language. States that this article shall not prohibit educational instruction in a language other than English for the purpose of making students proficient in English. Authorizes the Congress and the States to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. | 2021-06-10T20:24:30Z | |
| 100-hjres-33 | 100 | hjres | 33 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the English language. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-01-06 | 1988-05-11 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10] | OH | R | M000718 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Grants the Congress the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. | 2021-06-10T20:24:34Z | |
| 100-hjres-56 | 100 | hjres | 56 | A joint resolution to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Patience Lovell Wright. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-01-06 | 1987-01-06 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 0 | Requires the Postmaster General to issue a postage stamp in honor of Patience Lovell Wright. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 100-hjres-60 | 100 | hjres | 60 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-01-06 | 1988-05-11 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] | NE | R | S000622 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Prohibits the United States or any State from requiring the use of any other language. States that this article shall not prohibit educational instruction in a language other than English for the purpose of making students proficient in English. Authorizes the Congress and the States to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. | 2021-06-10T20:24:38Z | |
| 100-hr-390 | 100 | hr | 390 | A bill to provide that a special gold medal be presented to Mary Lasker for her humanitarian contributions in the areas of medical research and education, urban beautification, and the fine arts. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-01-06 | 1987-12-24 | Became Public Law No: 100-210. | House | Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18] | FL | D | P000218 | 221 | (Measure passed House, amended) Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Mary Lasker in recognition of her humanitarian contributions in medical research and education, urban beautification, and the fine arts. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal. Amends the Young Astronaut Program Medal Act to extend, for one year, the authority of the Secretary to strike and deliver medals to the Young Astronaut Council commemorating the Young Astronaut Program and its educational objectives. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 100-hr-60 | 100 | hr | 60 | A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to accept gifts and bequests of personal property and money for the benefit of the Capitol Buildings Art Collection. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-01-06 | 1988-10-05 | Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments. | House | Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] | FL | D | B000371 | 0 | (House agreed to Senate amendments with amendment) Title I: House of Representatives Provisions - Establishes in the House of Representatives a Fine Arts Board with authority over all works of fine art, historical objects, and similar property of the Congress which are for display or other use in locations under the control of the House. Requires the Clerk of the House to be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and display of the works of fine art and other property, under the supervision and direction of the Board. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to assist the Board and the Clerk in carrying out their responsibilities. Authorizes the Board to accept gifts and conduct other transactions relating to such works of fine art and other property. Establishes in the Treasury the House of Representatives Fine Arts Fund to be available to the Board for disbursement with respect to works of fine art, historical objects and other property, and the conduct of transactions under this title. Requires the Comptroller General to conduct annual audits of Board transactions and to report the results of such audits to the House. Title II: Senate Provisions - Authorizes the Commission on Art and Antiquities of the United States Senate to accept gifts and bequests of money and other property for the purpose of aiding, benefitting, or facilitating the work of the Commission, including the purchase of works of fine art for the Senate wing of the Capitol and any Senate office buildings. Authorizes the Commission to hold, administer, use, invest, reinvest, and sell such gifts and bequests and apply the income produced to further the purposes of this Act. Establishes a fund in the Treasury for the deposit of such gifts, bequests of money, and proceeds from sales of other property. Makes such funds available to the Executive Secretary of the Commission (the Secretary of the Senate) for the work of the Commission. Provides that disbursements from the fund shall be made on vouchers by the Executive Secretary and appro… | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 100-hr-61 | 100 | hr | 61 | A bill to commemorate the Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States with exhibits and programs relating to the history of democracy and by the establishment of Democracy Hall. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-01-06 | 1987-01-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials. | House | Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] | FL | D | B000371 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, in consultation with the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, to develop exhibits and programs depicting and explaining democratic philosophy and practices throughout history. Requires that these exhibits be housed in a Smithsonian Institution building from July 4, 1987, to December 31, 1997, in a location to be designated as Democracy Hall. Directs the Librarian of Congress to establish, for the same period of time, a room in the Library of Congress containing information on the history of democracy. Directs the Commission to make recommendation to the Congress on: (1) which of the exhibits and facilities should continue beyond 1997; (2) their permanent location; and (3) potential sources of financial support for these exhibits and facilities and for a permanent building to house Democracy Hall after 1997. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 100-sjres-13 | 100 | sjres | 13 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the English language. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1987-01-06 | 1987-02-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. | Senate | Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] | ID | R | S001138 | 6 | Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Grants the Congress the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z |
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