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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
101-sjres-381	101	sjres	381	A joint resolution to designate November 2, 1990, as a national day of prayer for members of American military forces and American citizens stationed or held hostage in the Middle East, and for their families.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-10-18	1990-10-18	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT]	MT	R	B001126	56	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should declare November 2, 1990, a national day of prayer for: (1) members of American military forces and American citizens stationed or held hostage in the Middle East, and for their families; and (2) American and Iraqi authorities to bring about a just resolution of the Persian Gulf crisis.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-s-3179	101	s	3179	Language of Government Act of 1990	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-10-10	1990-10-10	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL]	AL	D	S000320	3	Language of Government Act of 1990 - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that the Government has an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because they communicate in English. Prohibits a Government entity from making or enforcing an official act requiring the use of a language other than English. Deems anyone discriminated against for communicating in English to have been discriminated against on the basis of national origin. Makes available to a person so discriminated against all lawful remedies available under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.	2025-08-26T17:27:05Z
101-hjres-651	101	hjres	651	Designating April 7, 1991, as "Just Pray No Day".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-09-17	1990-09-17	Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4]	NY	R	L000243	0	Designates April 7, 1991, as Just Pray No Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-sjres-365	101	sjres	365	A joint resolution to designate the month of October 1990 as "Country Music Month".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-09-17	1990-09-28	Senate passed companion measure H.J.RES. 603 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]	TN	D	S000068	56	Designates the month of October 1990 as Country Music Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-s-3010	101	s	3010	National Endowment for the Arts Checkoff Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-08-04	1990-08-04	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	0	National Endowment for the Arts Checkoff Act - Authorizes appropriations for the programs of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): (1) for FY 1991 in a specified limited amount; and (2) for FY 1992 through 1994 in such sums for each such fiscal year as may be contributed up to such specified limited amount to the NEA Trust Fund established by this Act under the Internal Revenue Code. Authorizes the Congress either to appropriate any excess contributions for the NEA programs for that fiscal year or to carry over such excess sums to a subsequent fiscal year during such three-year period. Requires any sums remaining in the NEA Trust Fund at the end of FY 1994 to be appropriated to the NEA or its successor. Prohibits any of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the NEA for FY 1991 from being used to promote, disseminate, or produce materials which in the NEA's judgment may be considered obscene, including specified types of depictions, and which, when taken as a whole, do not have serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. Provides that all funds authorized to be appropriated for NEA programs for FY 1992 through 1994 shall be subject only to such restrictions, if any, imposed by P.L. 99-194. Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to provide for designation of contributions for the NEA Trust Fund. Allows each taxpayer (or each spouse in the case of a joint return) to designate at the time of filing a return that five dollars be paid over to the NEA Trust Fund. Establishes, under IRC, in the Treasury the NEA Trust Fund, consisting of amounts appropriated or credited to it. Provides for expenditures from the Trust Fund for NEA programs.	2025-08-26T17:29:15Z
101-hjres-638	101	hjres	638	To designate the week of September 23 through 29, 1990, as "Religious Freedom Week".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-08-03	1990-08-03	Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2]	MD	R	B000392	221	Designates the week of September 23, 1990, as Religious Freedom Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-sjres-360	101	sjres	360	A joint resolution to apologize to the Hawaiian people for the overthrow of the kingdom of Hawaii in 1893 and to declare the trust relationship between the United States Government and Native people of Hawai'i.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-08-03	1990-08-03	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	A000069	1	Acknowledges and apologizes for the fundamental injustice of the Government in its participation in activities that contributed to the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Declares Congress's commitment to the maintenance of a fiduciary duty on the part of the United States to the Native Hawaiian people.	2025-01-14T19:03:55Z
101-hconres-358	101	hconres	358	Honoring Walker Percy of Covington, Louisiana, as one of the finest writers of the 20th century.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-07-30	1990-07-30	Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]	LA	R	L000371	98	Expresses the sense of the Congress that Walker Percy of Covington, Louisiana, be remembered as one of the finest writers and contributors to the culture of the United States of the 20th century.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-hr-5214	101	hr	5214	Kokapelli National Outdoor Theater Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-06-28	1990-08-09	Executive Comment Requested from Interior.	House	Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]	UT	D	O000156	2	Kokapelli National Outdoor Theater Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Kokapelli National Outdoor Theater in Moab, Utah, to promote western and Native American culture, the performing arts, and related programs in the southwest United States. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Kokapelli National Outdoor Theater Foundation (established by the University of Utah to raise funds and administer programming for the theater) with regard to the presentation of performing arts and related educational and cultural programs. Sets forth certain conditions to be met before such agreement can be entered into with the Foundation. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T17:24:40Z
101-s-2815	101	s	2815	Kokapelli National Outdoor Theater Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-06-28	1990-09-26	Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-1159.	Senate	Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT]	UT	R	G000072	1	Kokapelli National Outdoor Theater Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Kokapelli National Outdoor Theater in Moab, Utah, to promote western and Native American culture, the performing arts, and related programs in the southwest United States. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Kokapelli National Outdoor Theater Foundation (established by the University of Utah to raise funds and administer programming for the theater) with regard to the presentation of performing arts and related educational and cultural programs. Sets forth certain conditions to be met before such agreement can be entered into with the Foundation. Authorizes appropriations.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
101-hres-419	101	hres	419	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the memory of Walt Disney should be honored on the 35th anniversary of his contribution to the American dream.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-06-21	1990-07-12	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	House	Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38]	CA	R	D000435	226	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the memory of Walt Disney should be honored on the 35th anniversary of his contribution to the American dream (the opening of Disneyland).	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-sres-303	101	sres	303	A resolution relating to the Washington National Cathedral.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-06-21	1990-06-21	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO]	MO	R	D000030	0	Expresses the highest esteem of the Senate for the Washington National Cathedral and sincere appreciation for the efforts of the National Cathedral Association, other organizations, and individuals, whose vision and labor have resulted in its construction.	2021-07-01T15:02:27Z
101-hjres-603	101	hjres	603	To designate the month of October 1990 as "Country Music Month".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-06-14	1990-10-11	Became Public Law No: 101-414.	House	Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5]	TN	D	C000503	237	Designates October 1990 as Country Music Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-hjres-605	101	hjres	605	Recognizing the Mozart Bicentennial at the Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, as a National Observance of the 200th anniversary of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-06-14	1990-06-26	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17]	NY	D	W000258	0	Recognizes the Mozart Bicentennial at Lincoln Center in New York City, from January 1991 through August 1992, as a National Observance of the 200th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's death.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-hr-5046	101	hr	5046	To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan and design an extension of the National Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles International Airport, and for other purposes.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-06-14	1990-06-19	Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.	House	Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1]	MA	R	C000709	2	Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan and design an extension of the National Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles International Airport. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-07T11:39:48Z
101-s-2724	101	s	2724	Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1990	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-06-12	1990-09-25	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 840.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	14	Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1990 - Title I: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (NFAHA) to include all those traditional arts practiced by the diverse peoples of this country under the definition of "the arts." Includes among supportable projects those that: (1) develop and enhance the widest public knowledge and understanding of the arts; (2) encourage public education in the arts; (3) enhance managerial and organizational skills and capacities; or (4) are international projects or productions. Authorizes contracts or grants to stimulate artistic activity and awareness which are in keeping with the varied cultural traditions of this Nation. Defines "local arts agency" and makes local arts agency leaders eligible for possible selection to the National Council on the Arts. Directs the Chairpersons of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to continue to develop and employ practical national information systems on the arts and on the humanities to prepare quadrennial (currently, biennial) state of the arts reports for the President and the Congress, and to disseminate such information to the public. Authorizes NEH financial assistance to foster programs and projects that provide access to and preserve materials important to research, education, and public understanding of the humanities. Revises an allocation formula for certain excess NEH funds. Authorizes the following NEH annual awards: (1) the Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, for distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities; and (2) the Charles Frankel Prize, to up to five persons each year for outstanding contributions to the public's understanding of the humanities. Allows groups receiving NEH grants to make subgrants to carry out the purposes for which the grants were received. Revises membership on the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. Directs such Council to st…	2025-04-21T12:24:17Z
101-sjres-334	101	sjres	334	A joint resolution to recognize the Mozart Bicentennial, to be observed at the Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, as a National Observance of the 200th anniversary of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-06-12	1990-06-12	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	0	Recognizes the Mozart Bicentennial at Lincoln Center in New York City, from January 1991 through August 1992, as a National Observance of the 200th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's death.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-hjres-590	101	hjres	590	To authorize and request the President to proclaim the 6th of July, 1990 as Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Day; a day to observe and commemorate the 90th anniversary of his birth.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-06-07	1990-06-14	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16]	NY	D	R000053	37	Designates July 6, 1990, as Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-hr-4989	101	hr	4989	To award a congressional gold medal to Jane Henson, the widow of Jim Henson.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-06-07	1990-06-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.	House	Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14]	MI	D	H000547	0	Authorizes the President to present a gold medal posthumously to Jim Henson in recognition of his contributions to the education and entertainment of children. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medal at a price sufficient to cover the cost of such duplicates and the gold medal.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
101-hjres-579	101	hjres	579	Designating October 28, 1990, as "Statue of Liberty Day".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-05-24	1990-10-25	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29]	NY	R	H000797	86	Designates October 28, 1990, as Statue of Liberty Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-sjres-331	101	sjres	331	A joint resolution to designate the week of September 23 through 29, 1990, as "Religious Freedom Week".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-05-24	1990-09-25	Became Public Law No: 101-394.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	54	Designates September 23 through September 29, 1990, as Religious Freedom Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-s-2636	101	s	2636	A bill to authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan and design an extension of the National Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles International Airport, and for other purposes.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-05-16	1990-09-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.	Senate	Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT]	UT	R	G000072	3	Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan and design an extension of the National Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles International Airport. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
101-hr-4825	101	hr	4825	Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1990	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-05-15	1990-10-15	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 985.	House	Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1]	MT	D	W000520	1	Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1990 - Title I: Amendments to the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (NFAHA) to include all those traditional arts practiced by the diverse peoples of this country under the definition of "the arts." Defines a "developing arts organization" as a local arts organization of high artistic promise which: (1) serves as an important source of local arts programming in a community; and (2) has the potential to develop artistically and institutionally to broaden public access to the arts in rural and inner city areas and other areas that are underserved artistically. Defines "obscene" as something determined to be obscene by a final judgment of a court of record and of competent jurisdiction in the United States. Includes among supportable projects those that: (1) develop and enhance the widest public education in the arts; (2) encourage public education in the arts; (3) enhance managerial and organizational skills and capacities; (4) have national or international significance; or (5) are projects, productions, and workships through film, radio, video, and similar media to broaden public access to the arts. Requires the Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to ensure that: (1) artistic excellence and merit are the criteria by which applications are judged, taking into consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public; and (2) NEA regulations and procedures clearly indicate that obscenity is without artistic merit, is not protected speech, and shall not be funded. Prohibits NEA funding of projects, productions, workshops, and programs determined to be obscene. Declares that disapproval or approval of such an application by the Chairperson shall not be construed to mean or considered as evidence that the project, etc. is or is not obscene. Requires State applications for NEA financial assistan…	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
101-hr-4759	101	hr	4759	Privatization of Art Act of 1990	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-05-09	1990-08-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.	House	Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12]	IL	R	C000873	7	Privatization of Art Act of 1990 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to abolish the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Council on the Arts (NCA). Provides for transfer of all NEA property to the National Endowment for the Humanities. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to provide for the termination of the affairs of NEA and NCA.	2025-08-26T17:25:34Z
101-hconres-322	101	hconres	322	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Martha Raye.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-05-08	1990-05-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23]	NY	D	M000590	28	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
101-sjres-306	101	sjres	306	A joint resolution to designate the period commencing October 21, 1990, and ending October 27, 1990, as "National Humanities Week".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-05-03	1990-05-03	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]	IL	D	S000423	32	Designates the period of October 21 through 27, 1990, as National Humanities Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-s-2540	101	s	2540	A bill to authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, construct, and equip space in the East Court of the National Museum of Natural History building, and for other purposes.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-04-27	1990-10-24	Became Public Law No: 101-455.	Senate	Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT]	UT	R	G000072	1	Authorizes appropriations to enable the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to design, construct and equip space in the East Court of the National Museum of Natural History building.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
101-sjres-300	101	sjres	300	A joint resolution to designate September 1990 as "Jewish Community Center Month".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-04-24	1990-06-20	Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	Senate	Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]	OR	R	P000009	54	Designates September 1990 as Jewish Community Center Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-sjres-297	101	sjres	297	A joint resolution designating September 1990 as "National Craft Month".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-04-23	1990-04-23	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]	IL	D	S000423	9	Designates September 1990 as National Craft Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-hjres-549	101	hjres	549	Designating the Mozart Bicentennial at the Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, as the National Observance of the 200th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's death.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-04-04	1990-04-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17]	NY	D	W000258	0	Designates the Mozart Bicentennial at Lincoln Center in New York City from January 1991 through August 1992 as the National Observance of the 200th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's death.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-hr-4463	101	hr	4463	To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, construct, and equip space in the East Court of the National Museum of Natural History building, and for other purposes.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-04-04	1990-10-10	Laid on the table. See S. 2540 for further action.	House	Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1]	MA	R	C000709	2	Authorizes appropriations to enable the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to design, construct, and equip space in the East Court of the National Museum of Natural History building.	2024-02-07T16:02:17Z
101-hjres-539	101	hjres	539	To designate September 1990 as "Jewish Community Center Month".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-04-03	1990-04-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10]	NY	D	S000148	0	Designates September 1990 as Jewish Community Center Month.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-hr-4424	101	hr	4424	Language of Government Act of 1990	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-03-29	1990-05-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.	House	Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8]	MO	R	E000174	56	Language of Government Act of 1990 - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that the Government has an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because they communicate in English. Prohibits a Government entity from making or enforcing an official act requiring the use of a language other than English. Deems anyone discriminated against for communicating in English to have been discriminated against on the basis of national origin. Makes available to a person so discriminated against all lawful remedies available under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.	2025-08-26T17:25:20Z
101-s-2264	101	s	2264	A bill to amend the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Act of 1968 to provide that the Secretary of Education and two additional individuals from private life shall be members of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-03-08	1990-03-08	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	0	Amends the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Act of 1968 to provide that the Secretary of Education and two additional individuals appointed by the President from private life shall be members of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
101-hjres-501	101	hjres	501	To designate the week of May 6, 1990 through May 13, 1990, as "Jewish Heritage Week".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-03-06	1990-03-13	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	G000212	232	Designates May 6 through 13, 1990, as Jewish Heritage Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-hjres-498	101	hjres	498	Designating April 1990 as "Actors' Fund of America Appreciation Month".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-03-05	1990-03-13	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12]	MI	D	B000619	65	Designates the month of April 1990 as Actors' Fund of America Appreciation Month.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-hr-3963	101	hr	3963	Great American Landscapes Act of 1990	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-02-06	1990-02-28	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.	House	Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8]	PA	D	K000319	2	Great American Landscapes Act of 1990 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 to direct the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts to make competitive matching grants to States for statewide landscape assessments and to States, local governments, and private groups for individual comprehensive landscape plans. Requires biennial reports to the Congress on such grants program. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T17:25:34Z
101-sjres-241	101	sjres	241	A joint resolution to designate the week of May 6, 1990 through May 13, 1990, as "Jewish Heritage Week".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-01-25	1990-05-10	Became Public Law No: 101-290.	Senate	Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]	NY	R	D000018	62	Designates May 6 through May 13, 1990, as Jewish Heritage Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-sres-232	101	sres	232	A resolution to commend Cantor Joseph Wieselman on the occasion of his retirement.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1990-01-25	1990-01-25	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]	NY	R	D000018	0	Commends Cantor Joseph Wieselman upon his retirement for his outstanding service and dedication to the public.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-s-1959	101	s	1959	National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-11-21	1989-11-21	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]	IL	D	S000423	0	National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum to be operated as a center and location for education, research, events, and collection and display of items and materials relating to the history and culture of African-Americans. Requires the Board of Trustees of the Museum to report to the Congress annually on its activities and operations. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T17:26:29Z
101-sjres-228	101	sjres	228	A joint resolution to designate May 1, 1990, through May 31, 1990, as "Worldwide Bluegrass Music Month".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-11-17	1989-11-17	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	9	Designates May 1990 as Worldwide Bluegrass Music Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-s-1859	101	s	1859	A bill to restructure repayment terms and conditions for loans by the Secretary of the Interior to the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts for the reconstruction of the Filene Center in Wolf Trap Farm Park in Fairfax County, Virginia, and for other purposes.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-11-08	1990-11-28	Became Public Law No: 101-636.	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	3	Amends the Wolf Trap Farm Park Act to restructure repayment terms and conditions for loans made by the Secretary of the Interior to the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts for reconstruction of the Filene Center in Wolf Trap Farm Park (the Park) in Fairfax County, Virginia. Directs the Foundation to maintain accounts for its activities outside the Park separate from its accounts for presentation of performing arts and related programs presented at the Center and other areas of the Park. Directs the Secretary to conduct a joint study and analysis with the Foundation of the operations and management practices being used to carry out the purposes of the Act. Directs the Secretary to report within two years on such study and analysis to specified congressional committees.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
101-s-1756	101	s	1756	Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-10-16	1990-11-08	Became Public Law No: 101-543.	Senate	Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME]	ME	D	M000811	1	Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Act - Establishes the Maine Acadian Culture Preservation Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the preservation and interpretation of the Acadian culture in Maine. Terminates such Commission ten years after enactment of this Act. Requires the Secretary to transmit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive study of Acadian culture in Maine. Authorizes the Secretary to provide an Acadian cultural center for the preservation, perpetuation, and interpretation of Acadian culture within the State of Maine. Authorizes appropriations.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
101-hjres-408	101	hjres	408	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect cultural and linguistic rights.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-09-25	1989-09-28	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7]	LA	D	H000390	5	Constitutional Amendment - Recognizes the right of the 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.	2021-07-01T13:19:45Z
101-hconres-198	101	hconres	198	Authorizing a concert performance on the Capitol grounds.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-09-20	1990-02-20	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]	OH	D	P000170	0	Authorizes the National Park Service to sponsor a free concert by the American Soviet Youth Orchestra on the Capitol grounds on August 28 or 29, 1990. Directs the Capitol Police Board to take such action as may be necessary to carry out this Act. Permits the Architect of the Capitol to prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the concert.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
101-hr-3294	101	hr	3294	To authorize distribution within the United States of the United States Information Agency film entitled "A Tribute to Mickey Leland".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-09-19	1989-12-06	Became Public Law No: 101-200.	House	Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31]	CA	D	D000592	84	Requires the Director of the United States Information Agency to make available to the Archivist of the United States a copy of the film entitled A Tribute to Mickey Leland. Archivist to deposit the film in the National Archives and to make copies of it available for domestic purchase and viewing upon the securing of, and payment for, U.S. rights and licenses by the person seeking its release.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
101-sjres-196	101	sjres	196	A joint resolution to establish the month of October, 1989, as "Country Music Month".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-09-13	1989-10-06	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN]	TN	D	G000321	66	Designates October 1989 as Country Music Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-hjres-401	101	hjres	401	To designate the month of October 1989 as "Country Music Month".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-09-12	1989-10-25	Became Public Law No: 101-129.	House	Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5]	TN	D	C000503	223	Designates October 1989 as Country Music Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-sres-175	101	sres	175	A resolution to establish the month of October 1989, as "Country Music Month".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-09-12	1989-09-12	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN]	TN	D	G000321	3	Designates October 1989 as Country Music Month.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-sconres-68	101	sconres	68	A concurrent resolution authorizing a concert by the American Soviet Youth Orchestra on Capitol grounds.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-09-07	1989-10-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.	Senate	Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS]	KS	R	K000017	11	Permits the National Park Service to sponsor a free concert by the American Soviet Youth Orchestra on the Capitol grounds.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
101-hr-2776	101	hr	2776	Official Anthem of the Statue of Liberty	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-06-28	1989-07-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-3]	NJ	D	P000034	53	Official Anthem of the Statute of Liberty - Dedicates "The Most Beautiful Lady in the World" as the official anthem of the Statue of Liberty.	2025-08-26T17:26:35Z
101-hr-2762	101	hr	2762	To amend the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to prohibit the use of certain grants for a project which desecrates or denigrates a religious or national symbol.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-06-27	1989-07-12	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.	House	Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7]	NJ	R	R000262	0	Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 to prohibit the use of certain grants for a project which desecrates or denigrates a religious or national symbol.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
101-sjres-164	101	sjres	164	A joint resolution designating 1990 as the "International Year of Bible Reading".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-06-22	1989-12-07	Became Public Law No: 101-209.	Senate	Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK]	OK	R	N000102	57	Designates 1990 as the International Year of Bible Reading.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-hr-2692	101	hr	2692	To amend the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Act of 1968 to provide that the Secretary of Education and two additional individuals from private life shall be members of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-06-20	1990-04-09	Became Public Law No: 101-268.	House	Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]	OH	D	O000001	0	Amends the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Act of 1968 to provide that the Secretary of Education and two additional individuals appointed by the President from private life shall be members of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
101-sjres-146	101	sjres	146	A joint resolution designating the week of September 24, 1989, as "Religious Freedom Week".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-05-31	1989-10-02	Became Public Law No: 101-104.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	66	Designates the week of September 24, 1989, as Religious Freedom Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-hr-2477	101	hr	2477	National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-05-24	1989-06-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.	House	Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]	TX	D	L000237	0	National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum to be operated as a center and location for education, research, events, and collection and display of items and materials relating to the historical, cultural, economic, political, and other aspects of the scope of experiences of African-Americans. Requires the Board of Trustees of the National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum to: (1) establish a national trust for African-American museums; and (2) report to the Congress and the President annually on its activities and operations. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T17:25:56Z
101-hjres-275	101	hjres	275	Designating 1990 as the "International Year of Bible Reading".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-05-18	1989-05-23	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18]	NY	D	G000047	222	Designates 1990 as the International Year of Bible Reading.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-s-1075	101	s	1075	An original bill to authorize appropriations for the American Folklife Center for fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-05-18	1989-09-26	Became Public Law No: 101-99.	Senate	Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]	KY	D	F000268	0	Amends the American Folklife Preservation Act to authorize appropriations for the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress for FY 1990 through 1992.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
101-hr-2346	101	hr	2346	To authorize appropriations for the American Folklife Center for fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-05-16	1989-09-12	Laid on the table. See S. 1075 for further action.	House	Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1]	MO	D	C000488	2	Amends the American Folklife Preservation Act to authorize appropriations for the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress for FY 1990 through 1992.	2024-02-07T11:39:48Z
101-hjres-238	101	hjres	238	Designating the week of September 24, 1989, as "Religious Freedom Week".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-04-13	1989-06-09	See S.J.Res.146.	House	Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2]	MD	R	B000392	219	Designates the week of September 24, 1989, as Religious Freedom Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-s-730	101	s	730	A bill to request the President to award gold medals on behalf of Congress to Frank Capra, James M. Stewart, and Fred Zinnemann, and to provide for the production of bronze duplicates of such medals for sale to the public.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-04-07	1989-04-07	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.	Senate	Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN]	IN	R	C000542	20	Authorizes the President to present gold medals, on behalf of the Congress, to each of the following individuals in recognition of their contributions to this Nation's cultural heritage: (1) Frank Capra; (2) James Stewart; and (3) Fred Zinnemann. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to design a different gold medal for each such individual. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medals at a price sufficient to cover the costs of such duplicates and the gold medals. Requires the appropriations to be reimbursed out of the sales proceeds. Designates all such medals as National Medals.	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
101-s-731	101	s	731	A bill to request the President to award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Robert Wise and to provide for the production of bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-04-07	1989-04-07	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.	Senate	Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN]	IN	R	C000542	14	Authorizes the President to present a gold medal, on behalf of the Congress, to Robert Wise in recognition of his contribution to this Nation's cultural heritage. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medal at a price sufficient to cover the costs of such duplicates and the gold medal. Requires the appropriations to be reimbursed out of the sales proceeds. Designates all such medals as National Medals.	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
101-sjres-97	101	sjres	97	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	1989-04-07	1989-04-27	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.	Senate	Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA]	LA	D	B000780	0	Constitutional Amendment - Recognizes the right of the 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
101-hr-1699	101	hr	1699	To award congressional gold medals to Frank Capra, James Stewart, and Fred Zinnemann.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-04-05	1990-07-25	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.	House	Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3]	NY	D	M001057	222	Authorizes the President to present a gold medal, on behalf of the Congress, to each of the following individuals in recognition of their contributions to this Nation's cultural heritage: (1) Frank Capra; (2) James Stewart; and (3) Fred Zinnemann. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to design a different gold medal for each such individual. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medals at a price sufficient to cover the costs of such duplicates and the gold medals. Requires the appropriations to be reimbursed out of the sales proceeds. Designates all such medals as National Medals.	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
101-hjres-226	101	hjres	226	To establish a national policy on permanent papers.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-03-23	1990-09-17	Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 57 for further action.	House	Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1]	MT	D	W000520	92	Declares it to be the policy of the United States that Federal records, books, and publications of enduring value be produced on acid-free permanent papers. Makes recommendations relating to such papers to Federal agencies, American publishers, and to State and local governments. Recommends that the Secretary of State, the Librarian of Congress, the Archivist of the United States, and others make known such national policy to foreign governments and appropriate international agencies. Directs the Librarian of Congress, the Archivist of the United States, and the Public Printer to monitor progress in implementing such policy and to report to the Congress on December 31, 1991, December 31, 1993, and December 31, 1995.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
101-hr-1570	101	hr	1570	National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-03-22	1989-04-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.	House	Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]	GA	D	L000287	78	National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum to be operated as a center and location for education, research, events, and collection and display of items and materials relating to the historical, cultural, economic, political, and other aspects of the scope of experiences of African-Americans. Requires the Board of Trustees of the National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum to report to the Congress and the President annually on its activities and operations. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T17:28:42Z
101-hr-1527	101	hr	1527	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	1989-03-21	1989-04-24	Referred to the 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 in Washington, D.C. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
101-hjres-180	101	hjres	180	Designating the square dance as the national folk dance of the United States for 1990.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-03-08	1989-03-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]	CA	D	P000047	70	Designates the square dance as the national folk dance of the United States for 1990.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-hr-1118	101	hr	1118	Chicago Symphony Orchestra Centennial Medal Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-02-27	1989-03-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.	House	Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11]	IL	D	A000212	1	Chicago Symphony Orchestra Centennial Medal Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and deliver to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra not more than 750,000 medals in commemoration of the centennial of the Orchestra. Authorizes the Orchestra to dispose of the medals at a premium. Grants the Comptroller General the right to examine all records of the orchestra which are related to such medals. Provides that no medals shall be struck after December 31, 1991.	2025-08-26T17:25:02Z
101-sjres-65	101	sjres	65	A joint resolution designating June 12, 1989, as "Anne Frank Day".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-02-23	1989-05-18	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	Senate	Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]	IL	D	S000423	50	Designates June 12, 1989, as Anne Frank Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-hjres-136	101	hjres	136	To designate the week of May 7, 1989, through May 14, 1989, as "Jewish Heritage Week".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-02-09	1989-05-05	See S.J.Res.25.	House	Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	G000212	169	Designates May 7 through May 14, 1989, as Jewish Heritage Week.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-sjres-57	101	sjres	57	A joint resolution to establish a national policy on permanent papers.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-02-08	1990-10-12	Became Public Law No: 101-423.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	48	Declares it to be the policy of the United States that Federal records, books, and publications of enduring value be produced on acid-free permanent papers. Makes recommendations relating to such papers to Federal agencies, American publishers, and to State and local governments. Recommends that the Secretary of State, the Librarian of Congress, the Archivist of the United States, and others make known such national policy to foreign governments and appropriate international agencies. Directs the Librarian of Congress, the Archivist of the United States, and the Public Printer to monitor progress in implementing such policy and to report to the Congress on December 31, 1991, December 31, 1993, and December 31, 1995.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
101-hjres-131	101	hjres	131	To designate May 25, 1989, as "National Tap Dance Day".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-02-07	1989-11-08	Became Public Law No: 101-143.	House	Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1]	MI	D	C000714	159	Designates May 25, 1989, as National Tap Dance Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-hr-889	101	hr	889	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	1989-02-07	1989-02-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.	House	Rep. Grant, Bill [R-FL-2]	FL	R	G000382	19	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 1990 and 1991 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
101-hjres-107	101	hjres	107	Designating April 1989 as "National Barbershop Quartet Month".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-01-27	1989-02-14	Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]	OH	D	O000001	4	Designates April 1989 as National Barbershop Quartet Month.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
101-sjres-25	101	sjres	25	A joint resolution to designate the week of May 7, 1989, through May 14, 1989, as "Jewish Heritage Week".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-01-25	1989-05-05	Became Public Law No: 101-25.	Senate	Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]	NY	R	D000018	63	Designates May 7 through May 14, 1989, as Jewish Heritage Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
101-hjres-79	101	hjres	79	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the English language.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-01-19	1989-03-27	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10]	OH	R	M000718	0	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.	2021-07-01T13:18:02Z
101-hjres-81	101	hjres	81	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-01-19	1989-03-27	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14]	CA	R	S000393	69	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.	2021-07-01T13:18:02Z
101-hjres-23	101	hjres	23	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-01-03	1989-03-27	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	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. Declares 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.	2021-07-01T13:17:53Z
101-hjres-48	101	hjres	48	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-01-03	1989-03-27	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8]	MO	R	E000174	2	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.	2021-07-01T13:17:58Z
101-hr-218	101	hr	218	To authorize the Smithsonian Institution to provide for additional facilities for the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, and for other purposes.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-01-03	1989-02-09	Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.	House	Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]	OH	D	O000001	9	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. Authorizes appropriations to the Board for FY 1990 and subsequent fiscal years in an amount equal to one-half the total cost of the project. Prohibits the use of appropriations until the Comptroller General determines that one-half of the total project cost 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
101-hr-219	101	hr	219	Department of Arts and Humanities Organization Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1989-01-03	1989-02-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.	House	Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]	OH	D	O000001	5	Department of Arts and Humanities Organization Act - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Arts and Humanities. Sets forth provisions for a Secretary of Arts and Humanities and other officers and employees of such Department. Directs the Secretary to submit an annual report to the President, for transmittal to the Congress, on Department activities.	2025-08-26T17:24:32Z

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