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| 103-hjres-429 | 103 | hjres | 429 | Designating May 26 through 29, 1995, as "Peruvian Institutions in the United States of America Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-11-29 | 1994-11-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] | IL | D | G000535 | 0 | Designates May 26 through 29, 1995, as Peruvian Institutions in the United States of America Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-423 | 103 | hjres | 423 | Designating February 27, 1995, as "John Steinbeck Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-10-04 | 1994-10-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] | CA | D | F000030 | 0 | Designates February 27, 1995, as John Steinbeck Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-s-2498 | 103 | s | 2498 | A bill to award a Congressional gold medal to Rabbi Menachem Mendal Schneerson. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-10-04 | 1994-10-07 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14786) | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, to the Lubavitcher rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, a gold medal in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions toward world education, morality, and acts of charity. States that no appropriations are authorized to implement this Act. Declares that the medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 103-hjres-419 | 103 | hjres | 419 | Designating the week beginning October 23, 1994, as "Center City Church Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-09-30 | 1994-09-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14] | IL | R | H000323 | 6 | Designates the week beginning October 23, 1994, as Center City Church Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-sjres-223 | 103 | sjres | 223 | A joint resolution to designate March 1995 and March 1996 as "Irish-American Heritage Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-09-27 | 1994-09-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 51 | Designates March 1995 and March 1996 as Irish-American Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-sres-260 | 103 | sres | 260 | A resolution congratulating Heather Whitestone on being crowned Miss America 1995. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-09-20 | 1994-09-20 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S13036) | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000320 | 1 | Congratulates Heather Whitestone on being crowned Miss America 1995. | 2021-06-02T20:15:55Z | |
| 103-hres-531 | 103 | hres | 531 | To express the sense of the House regarding the appropriate portrayal of men and women of the Armed Forces in the upcoming National Air and Space Museum's exhibit on the Enola Gay. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-09-19 | 1994-09-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials. | House | Rep. Roberts, Pat [R-KS-1] | KS | R | R000307 | 3 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Air and Space Museum's Enola Gay exhibit should reflect appropriate sensitivity toward the men and women who served in the armed forces during World War II. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 103-sres-257 | 103 | sres | 257 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the appropriate portrayal of men and women of the Armed Forces in the upcoming National Air and Space Museum's exhibit on the Enola Gay. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-09-19 | 1994-09-23 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR 9/22/94 S13315-13316) | Senate | Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] | KS | R | K000017 | 13 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the National Air and Space Museum's Enola Gay exhibit should reflect appropriate sensitivity toward the men and women who served in the armed forces during World War II. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-hr-5024 | 103 | hr | 5024 | National Training Center for Minority Museum, Archives and Historic Preservation Professionals Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-09-12 | 1994-11-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. | House | Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11] | OH | D | S000948 | 1 | National Training Center for Minority Museum, Archives, and Historic Preservation Professionals Act - Requires the Director of the National Park Service: (1) to construct, jointly with the State of Ohio, a National Training Center at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center to prepare professionals for our Nation's museums, archives, and historic preservation offices; and (2) through the Board of Governors of the Museum (established by this Act), to provide for the operation and maintenance of, and technical assistance to, the Museum. Requires the Secretary of Education, acting through the Board, to: (1) contract with a consortium of institutions of higher education to implement a graduate degree program to train minorities in museum, archives, and historic preservation studies at the Museum; (2) offer annual seminars in museum, archival, and historic preservation practices and periodic workshops, in conjunction with the African American Museums Association and other professional organizations, to serve the needs of minority museums professionals; and (3) provide scholarships and loans for students and professionals in such studies. Authorizes the Secretary and the Director to establish jointly with Ohio a Board of Governors of the Museum which meets specified requirements and has the authority to carry out the duties, responsibilities, and authorities set forth in this Act. Authorizes appropriations. | 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z | |
| 103-sjres-218 | 103 | sjres | 218 | A joint resolution designating January 16, 1995, as "Religious Freedom Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-08-24 | 1994-11-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 23 | Designates January 16, 1995, as Religious Freedom Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-404 | 103 | hjres | 404 | Designating March 26, 1995, as "Native American Heritage Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-08-18 | 1994-08-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] | MI | D | S001045 | 0 | Designates March 26, 1995, as Native American Heritage Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-401 | 103 | hjres | 401 | Designating the months of March 1995 and March 1996 as "Irish-American Heritage Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-08-11 | 1994-10-19 | Became Public Law No: 103-379. | House | Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | M000117 | 226 | Designates the months of March 1995 and March 1996 as Irish-American Heritage Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-sjres-210 | 103 | sjres | 210 | A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1994 as "National Native American Heritage Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-07-18 | 1994-07-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 50 | Designates the month of November 1994 as National Native American Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-sjres-204 | 103 | sjres | 204 | A joint resolution recognizing the American Academy in Rome, an American overseas center for independent study and advanced research, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its founding. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-06-24 | 1994-08-18 | Became Public Law No: 103-299. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 1 | Recognizes the American Academy in Rome, Italy, for its contributions to America's cultural and intellectual life on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its founding. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-380 | 103 | hjres | 380 | To designate the year 1995 as "Jazz Centennial Year". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-06-17 | 1994-06-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] | LA | D | J000070 | 0 | Designates 1995 as Jazz Centennial Year. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-370 | 103 | hjres | 370 | Designating May 25, 1995, as "National Tap Dance Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-05-25 | 1994-05-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | C000714 | 0 | Designates May 25, 1995, as National Tap Dance Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hr-4497 | 103 | hr | 4497 | To award a congressional gold medal to Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-05-25 | 1994-11-02 | Became Public Law No: 103-457. | House | Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-9] | NY | D | S000148 | 225 | Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, to the Lubavitcher rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, a gold medal in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions toward world education, morality, and acts of charity. States that no appropriations are authorized to implement this Act. Declares that the medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 103-sjres-191 | 103 | sjres | 191 | A joint resolution to designate Sunday, October 9, 1994, as "National Clergy Appreciation Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-05-18 | 1994-05-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] | MT | R | B001126 | 8 | Designates Sunday, October 9, 1994, as National Clergy Appreciation Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-sjres-189 | 103 | sjres | 189 | A joint resolution designating October 1994 as "National Decorative Painting Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-05-12 | 1994-05-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 12 | Designates the month of October 1994 as National Decorative Painting Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-364 | 103 | hjres | 364 | Designating June as "African-American Music Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-05-05 | 1994-05-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2] | PA | D | B000517 | 183 | Designates June as African-American Music Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-sres-211 | 103 | sres | 211 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate welcoming the May 1994 concert tour of the 150 Ensemble Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of Hellenic Radio and Television under the direction of Mikis Theodorakis. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-05-04 | 1994-05-04 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5205) | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 0 | Welcomes the 150 Ensemble Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of Hellenic Radio and Television, under the direction of Mikis Theodorakis, to the United States and applauds their talent and enthusiasm for their work. Acknowledges the musical contributions of Theodorakis and supports his effort to promote human rights, raise awareness of environmental issues, and end child hunger. | 2021-06-02T20:15:46Z | |
| 103-sres-209 | 103 | sres | 209 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate honoring Mikis Theodorakis. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-05-03 | 1994-05-03 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 0 | Expresses appreciation for Mikis Theodorakis' musical contributions and his efforts to promote human rights, raise awareness of environmental issues, and end child hunger. Welcomes him to the United States. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-361 | 103 | hjres | 361 | To designate the year of 1995 as the "Year of the American Flag". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-04-26 | 1994-04-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] | NY | R | S000675 | 1 | Authorizes the President to proclaim 1995 as the Year of the American Flag. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-sjres-182 | 103 | sjres | 182 | A joint resolution to designate the year 1995 as "Jazz Centennial Year". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-04-20 | 1994-04-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] | LA | D | J000189 | 41 | Designates 1995 as Jazz Centennial Year. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-352 | 103 | hjres | 352 | Designating November 1994 as "National American Lacemaker Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-04-13 | 1994-04-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] | MI | D | F000270 | 72 | Designates November 1994 as National American Lacemaker Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-338 | 103 | hjres | 338 | To designate October, 1994 as "National Decorative Painting Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-03-16 | 1994-03-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Geren, Pete [D-TX-12] | TX | D | G000134 | 69 | Designates the month of October 1994 as National Decorative Painting Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-sjres-170 | 103 | sjres | 170 | A joint resolution to authorize the President to proclaim September 1994 as "Classical Music Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-03-15 | 1994-03-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000320 | 0 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating September 1994 as Classical Music Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hconres-215 | 103 | hconres | 215 | Honoring James Norman Hall and recognizing his outstanding contributions to the United States and the South Pacific. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1994-03-03 | 1994-08-26 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] | AS | D | F000010 | 232 | Honors James Norman Hall for his outstanding contributions to the United States, France, Tahiti, and the South Pacific. Requests the President to provide for the presentation of a copy of this concurrent resolution to the President of Tahiti Nui (French Polynesia) to be publicly displayed at the James Norman Hall Museum in Tahiti. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 103-hjres-297 | 103 | hjres | 297 | To designate 1994 as "The Year of Gospel Music". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-11-19 | 1993-11-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-4] | TN | D | C000754 | 220 | Designates 1994 as The Year of Gospel Music. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hr-3567 | 103 | hr | 3567 | John F. Kennedy Center Act Amendments of 1994 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-11-19 | 1994-07-21 | Became Public Law No: 103-279. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] | CA | D | M000794 | 7 | John F. Kennedy Center Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to transfer operating responsibilities for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts from the Secretary of the Interior to the Center's Board of Trustees. Revises provisions for Board membership, duties, powers, officers and employees, reviews, audits, and claims. Sets forth collective bargaining requirements with respect to theatrical employees. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 103-hr-3578 | 103 | hr | 3578 | To authorize appropriations for the California Afro-American Museum. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-11-19 | 1994-01-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. | House | Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] | CA | D | W000187 | 0 | Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 to the Secretary of the Interior to sustain the California Afro-American Museum. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 103-s-1717 | 103 | s | 1717 | John F. Kennedy Center Act Amendments of 1993 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-11-19 | 1993-11-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 4 | John F. Kennedy Center Act Amendments of 1993 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to transfer operating responsibilities for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts from the Secretary of the Interior to the Center's Board of Trustees (from the Secretary of the Interior). Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T13:51:44Z | |
| 103-sjres-154 | 103 | sjres | 154 | A joint resolution designating January 16, 1994, as "Religious Freedom Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-11-19 | 1993-12-14 | Became Public Law No: 103-196. | Senate | Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] | VA | D | R000295 | 1 | Designates January 16, 1994, as Religious Freedom Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-sjres-157 | 103 | sjres | 157 | A joint resolution to designate 1994 as "The Year of Gospel Music". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-11-19 | 1994-10-14 | Became Public Law No: 103-366. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 52 | Designates 1994 as The Year of Gospel Music. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-sjres-158 | 103 | sjres | 158 | A joint resolution to designate both the month of August 1994 and the month of August 1995 as "National Slovak American Heritage Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-11-19 | 1993-11-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Wofford, Harris [D-PA] | PA | D | W000665 | 15 | Designates August 1994 and August 1995 as National Slovak American Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hr-3488 | 103 | hr | 3488 | To amend the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to limit the distribution of funds of the National Endowment for the Arts. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-11-10 | 1993-12-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. | House | Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] | AL | R | B000013 | 51 | Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to prohibit use of National Endowment for the Arts funds to assist financially any project, production, workshop, or program that depicts or describes in a patently offensive way: (1) sexual or excretory activities or organs; or (2) religion or religious symbols. | 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z | |
| 103-hjres-287 | 103 | hjres | 287 | To designate both the month of August 1994 and the month of August 1995 as "National Slovak American Heritage Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-11-04 | 1993-11-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-6] | PA | D | H000712 | 65 | Designates August 1994 and August 1995 as National Slovak American Heritage Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-286 | 103 | hjres | 286 | Designating June 7, 1994, through June 14, 1994, as "National Flag Celebration Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-11-03 | 1993-11-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8] | IN | D | M000342 | 187 | Directs the President to declare June 7 through 14, 1994, as National Flag Celebration Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-271 | 103 | hjres | 271 | Designating November of each year as "National American Indian Heritage Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-09-30 | 1994-11-02 | Became Public Law No: 103-462. | House | Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] | AS | D | F000010 | 235 | Designates the months of November 1993 and 1994 as National American Indian Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-sjres-138 | 103 | sjres | 138 | A joint resolution to designate October 3 through 10, 1993, as "Great American Beer Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-09-27 | 1993-09-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 5 | Designates October 3 through 10, 1993, as Great American Beer Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-262 | 103 | hjres | 262 | To designate October 3 through 10, 1993, as "Great American Beer Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-09-15 | 1993-09-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] | CO | R | S000109 | 51 | Designates October 3 through 10, 1993, as Great American Beer Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-s-1461 | 103 | s | 1461 | A bill to authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct the West Court of the National Museum of Natural History building. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-09-15 | 1993-09-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 2 | Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct the West Court of the Museum of Natural History building. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for such activities. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-sjres-121 | 103 | sjres | 121 | A bill to designate October 6, 1993 and 1994, as "German-American Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-08-04 | 1993-10-06 | Became Public Law No: 103-100. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 54 | Designates October 6, 1993 and 1994, as German-American Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-246 | 103 | hjres | 246 | To designate the month of March 1994 as "Irish-American Heritage Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-08-03 | 1994-02-08 | See S.J.Res.119. | House | Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | M000117 | 220 | Designates March 1994 as Irish-American Heritage Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-sjres-119 | 103 | sjres | 119 | A joint resolution to designate the month of March 1994 as "Irish-American Heritage Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-08-03 | 1994-02-22 | Became Public Law No: 103-217. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 51 | Designates March 1994 as Irish-American Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hr-2776 | 103 | hr | 2776 | Official Anthem of the Statue of Liberty | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-07-28 | 1993-07-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] | NJ | D | P000034 | 0 | Official Anthem of the Statue of Liberty - States that it is the intent of the 103d Congress to memorialize "The Most Beautiful Lady in the World" written and composed by Helmut C. Calabrese and Paul L. Calabrese and to dedicate it as the official anthem of the Statue of Liberty. | 2025-08-26T13:52:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-239 | 103 | hjres | 239 | To authorize the President to proclaim September 1994 as "Classical Music Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-07-26 | 1994-05-16 | Became Public Law No: 103-250. | House | Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9] | IL | D | Y000013 | 249 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating September 1993 as Classical Music Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hr-2677 | 103 | hr | 2677 | To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct the West Court of the National Museum of Natural History building. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-07-20 | 1993-11-24 | Became Public Law No: 103-151. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] | CA | D | M000794 | 2 | Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct the West Court of the Museum of Natural History building. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for such activities. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-sjres-113 | 103 | sjres | 113 | A joint resolution designating October 1993 as "Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-07-15 | 1993-07-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 14 | Designates October 1993 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-s-1218 | 103 | s | 1218 | Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1993 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-07-14 | 1993-11-12 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 283. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 2 | Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1993 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (NFAHA) to prohibit the National Endowment for the Arts from increasing a State allotment if that State decreased its own funding for the arts below the average level for the previous three years and such reduction rate exceeds that for all its general fund expenditures in the current fiscal year. Extends through FY 1995 the authorization of appropriations to carry out NFAHA, including funds for: (1) program grants and other assistance by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH); (2) matching non-Federal funds received; and (3) administration of NEA and NEH programs. Sets limitations on total appropriations authorized for the NEA and the NEH respectively in FY 1994. Requires an investigation and report on State compliance with specified NFAHA provisions. Amends the Museum Services Act to extend through FY 1995 the authorization of appropriations to carry out such Act, including funds for: (1) grants to museum to increase and improve services; and (2) functions of the Institute of Museum Services (which is within the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities). | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 103-sres-129 | 103 | sres | 129 | A resolution to designate both the month of August 1993 and the month of August 1994 as "National Slovak American Heritage Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-07-01 | 1993-07-01 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Wofford, Harris [D-PA] | PA | D | W000665 | 1 | Designates August 1993 and August 1994 as National Slovak American Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-217 | 103 | hjres | 217 | To authorize the President to proclaim September 1993 as "Classical Music Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-06-23 | 1993-06-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9] | IL | D | Y000013 | 0 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating September 1993 as Classical Music Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-216 | 103 | hjres | 216 | Designating January 16, 1994, as "Religious Freedom Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-06-16 | 1993-11-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7] | VA | R | B000556 | 219 | Designates January 16, 1994, as Religious Freedom Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-sjres-102 | 103 | sjres | 102 | A joint resolution to designate the months of October 1993 and October 1994 as "Country Music Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-06-15 | 1993-10-12 | Became Public Law No: 103-107. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 50 | Designates the month of October in 1993 and 1994 as Country Music Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hr-2351 | 103 | hr | 2351 | Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1993 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-06-09 | 1993-10-20 | Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239. | House | Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] | MT | D | W000520 | 0 | Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1993 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to extend through FY 1995 the authorization of appropriations to carry out such Act, including funds for: (1) program grants and other assistance by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH); (2) matching non-Federal funds received; and (3) administration of NEA and NEH programs. Sets limitations on total appropriations authorized for the NEA and the NEH in FY 1994. Limits a State's current NEA allotment to not more than the preceding year's level if: (1) the State's current year funding for the arts is less than the average annual amount expended by the State during the most recent preceding period of three fiscal years; and (2) the rate of reduction in its arts spending exceeds that for the aggregate of the State's general fund reductions for the current fiscal year. Amends the Museum Services Act to extend through FY 1995 the authorization of appropriations, including funds for: (1) grants to museums to increase and improve services; and (2) functions of the Institute of Museum Services (which is within the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities). | 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z | |
| 103-hr-2074 | 103 | hr | 2074 | To authorize appropriations for the American Folklife Center for fiscal years 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-05-11 | 1993-10-08 | Became Public Law No: 103-101. | House | Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] | NC | D | R000436 | 1 | Amends the American Folklife Preservation Act to authorize appropriations for the American Folklife Center for FY 1994 through 1995. | 2025-01-02T17:24:44Z | |
| 103-hr-2012 | 103 | hr | 2012 | To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Richard "Red" Skelton, and to provide for the production of bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-05-06 | 1993-05-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance. | House | Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1] | NV | D | B000462 | 221 | Authorizes the President to present to Red Skelton, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal in recognition of his performance as an entertainer and humanitarian. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike a gold medal with suitable emblems and to strike and sell bronze duplicates of it. Declares such medals national medals. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-02T17:24:32Z | |
| 103-sjres-89 | 103 | sjres | 89 | A bill to designate October 1993, as "Polish-American Heritage Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-05-06 | 1993-05-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 28 | Designates October 1993 as Polish-American Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hconres-89 | 103 | hconres | 89 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the primary author and the official "Home of Yankee Doodle". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-04-28 | 1993-04-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-21] | NY | D | M000590 | 1 | Recognizes Dr. Richard Shuckburgh as the primary author of the tune "Yankee Doodle" and Fort Crailo in Rensselaer, New York, as the official "Home of Yankee Doodle." | 2025-01-02T17:20:35Z | |
| 103-hjres-184 | 103 | hjres | 184 | To authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating Sunday, August 1, 1993 as Small-Town Sunday. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-04-22 | 1994-10-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7] | IN | R | M001130 | 209 | Designates the weekend of October 15 through 16, 1994, as Small Towns and Townships Weekend. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-179 | 103 | hjres | 179 | Designating June 7, 1993, through June 14, 1993, as "National Flag Celebration Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-04-20 | 1993-04-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8] | IN | D | M000342 | 67 | Directs the President to declare June 7 through 14, 1993, as National Flag Celebration Week. | 2025-01-02T17:21:50Z | |
| 103-hr-1718 | 103 | hr | 1718 | To award a congressional gold medal to Lou Rawls. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-04-19 | 1993-04-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance. | House | Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | W000215 | 55 | Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Lou Rawls in recognition of his work on behalf of educational opportunities for African Americans. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal. | 2025-01-02T17:24:17Z | |
| 103-s-779 | 103 | s | 779 | A bill to continue the authorization of appropriations for the East Court of the National Museum of Natural History, and for other purposes. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-04-07 | 1993-10-06 | Became Public Law No: 103-98. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 2 | Amends Federal law which authorizes 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 to provide that the appropriation authorized for such purpose is to continue for fiscal years after FY 1991. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-hjres-175 | 103 | hjres | 175 | Designating October 1993 and October 1994 as "Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-04-01 | 1994-08-23 | Became Public Law No: 103-309. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | E000179 | 218 | Designates October 1994 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month. | 2025-01-02T17:21:50Z | |
| 103-hjres-171 | 103 | hjres | 171 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-03-31 | 1993-04-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4] | CA | R | D000429 | 16 | Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Requires the Congress and the States to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. | 2025-01-02T17:21:43Z | |
| 103-s-685 | 103 | s | 685 | A bill to authorize appropriations for the American Folklife Center for fiscal years 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-03-31 | 1993-06-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Amends the American Folklife Preservation Act to authorize appropriations for the American Folklife Center for FY 1994 through 1997. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-sjres-76 | 103 | sjres | 76 | A joint resolution concerning the dedication of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-03-31 | 1993-04-07 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 4 | Commemorates the opening and recognizes the historic importance of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-168 | 103 | hjres | 168 | Designating October 6, 1993, and October 6, 1994, as "German-American Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-03-30 | 1993-03-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Mann, David [D-OH-1] | OH | D | M000100 | 1 | Designates October 6, 1993 and 1994, as German-American Day. | 2025-01-02T17:21:50Z | |
| 103-hjres-155 | 103 | hjres | 155 | Designating October 6, 1993, and October 6, 1994, each as "German-American Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-03-17 | 1993-03-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] | IN | D | H000114 | 218 | Designates October 6, 1993 and 1994, as German-American Day. | 2025-01-02T17:21:49Z | |
| 103-hjres-156 | 103 | hjres | 156 | Concerning the dedication of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-03-17 | 1993-04-12 | Became Public Law No: 103-15. | House | Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9] | IL | D | Y000013 | 0 | Commemorates the opening and recognizes the historic importance of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. | 2025-01-02T17:21:52Z | |
| 103-hr-1390 | 103 | hr | 1390 | To award a congressional gold medal to Lou Rawls. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-03-17 | 1993-04-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance. | House | Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | W000215 | 1 | Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Lou Rawls in recognition of his work on behalf of educational opportunities for African Americans. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal. | 2025-01-02T17:23:52Z | |
| 103-hjres-154 | 103 | hjres | 154 | To designate the week of June 7, 1993, through June 14, 1993, as "National Flag Celebration Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-03-16 | 1993-03-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8] | IN | D | M000342 | 0 | Declares the week beginning June 7, 1993, as National Flag Celebration Week, which culminates with the observance of Flag Day on June 14, 1993. | 2025-01-02T17:21:49Z | |
| 103-hjres-141 | 103 | hjres | 141 | Declaring October as Filipino American History Month. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-03-09 | 1993-03-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] | WA | D | M000404 | 0 | Declares October of each year to be Filipino American History Month. | 2025-01-02T17:21:49Z | |
| 103-s-535 | 103 | s | 535 | 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 | 1993-03-09 | 1993-06-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 6 | 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 | |
| 103-hjres-126 | 103 | hjres | 126 | To designate the weeks of April 25 through May 2, 1993, and April 10 through 17, 1994, as "Jewish Heritage Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-03-02 | 1993-03-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] | NY | R | G000212 | 219 | Designates the weeks of April 25 through May 2, 1993, and April 10 through 17, 1994, as Jewish Heritage Week. | 2025-01-02T17:21:48Z | |
| 103-hjres-120 | 103 | hjres | 120 | To designate March 20, 1993, as "National Quilting Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-02-24 | 1993-02-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2] | MD | R | B000392 | 29 | Designates March 20, 1993, as National Quilting Day. | 2025-01-02T17:21:48Z | |
| 103-s-426 | 103 | s | 426 | Language of Government Act of 1993 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-02-24 | 1993-02-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000320 | 13 | Language of Government Act of 1993 - 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. Requires the Government to conduct its official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because they communicate in English. | 2025-08-26T13:50:14Z | |
| 103-hjres-113 | 103 | hjres | 113 | Designating November 21, 1993, through November 27, 1993, as "Christian Heritage Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-02-17 | 1993-02-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] | WV | D | R000011 | 55 | Designates November 21 through 27, 1993, as Christian Heritage Week. | 2025-01-02T17:21:48Z | |
| 103-hjres-106 | 103 | hjres | 106 | To designate the months of October 1993 and October 1994 as "Country Music Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-02-16 | 1993-10-07 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.102. | House | Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5] | TN | D | C000503 | 227 | Designates the month of October in 1993 and 1994 as Country Music Month. | 2025-01-02T17:21:48Z | |
| 103-hr-847 | 103 | hr | 847 | 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 | 1993-02-04 | 1993-08-02 | Became Public Law No: 103-57. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] | CA | D | M000794 | 9 | 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. | 2025-01-02T17:23:04Z | |
| 103-hr-848 | 103 | hr | 848 | To continue the authorization of appropriations for the East Court of the National Museum of Natural History. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-02-04 | 1993-08-05 | For Further Action See S.779. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] | CA | D | M000794 | 2 | Amends Federal law which authorizes 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 to provide that the appropriation authorized for such purpose is to continue for fiscal years after FY 1991. | 2025-01-02T17:23:07Z | |
| 103-hr-877 | 103 | hr | 877 | National African American Museum Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-02-04 | 1994-06-16 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468. | House | Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] | GA | D | L000287 | 61 | National African American Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African American Museum (the Museum) to be operated as a center for scholarship and a location for museum training, public education, exhibits, and collection and study of items and materials relating to the life, art, history, and culture of African Americans. Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, reconstruct, and renovate the Arts and Industries Building to house the Museum. Establishes a Board of Trustees of the Museum in the Smithsonian Institution. Sets forth various duties of the Board of Trustees, including: (1) establishing and supporting cooperative programs with other museums and institutions; and (2) reporting annually to the Board of Regents. Directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to appoint a Director to manage the Museum (as well as appointing five other Museum employees). Authorizes appropriations only for costs directly relating to the operation and maintenance of the Museum. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-hr-739 | 103 | hr | 739 | Declaration of Official Language Act of 1993 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-02-02 | 1994-03-01 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E289-291) | House | Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8] | WI | R | R000459 | 62 | Declaration of Official Language Act of 1993 - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that English is the preferred language of communication among U.S. citizens. Requires the Government of the United States to promote and support the use of English for communications among U.S. citizens. Requires communications by officers and employees of the Government with U.S. citizens to be in English. Directs the Immigration and Naturalization Service to establish: (1) an English language proficiency standard for all applicants for U.S. citizenship; and (2) a written and oral examination to test for the achievement of such standard by such applicants. Repeals the Bilingual Education Act (title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965). Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to repeal bilingual election requirements. | 2025-08-26T13:50:47Z | |
| 103-s-277 | 103 | s | 277 | National African American Museum Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-02-02 | 1994-10-08 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14992-14993) | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 29 | National African American Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African American Museum (the Museum) to be operated as a center for scholarship and museum training and a location for education, research, events, and collection and display of items and materials relating to the life, art, history, and culture of African Americans. Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution (Board of Regents) to plan, design, reconstruct, and renovate the Arts and Industries Building to house the Museum. Establishes a Board of Trustees of the Museum (Board of Trustees) in the Smithsonian Institution. Sets forth various duties of the Board of Trustees, including: (1) establishing and supporting cooperative programs with other museums and institutions; and (2) reporting annually to the Board of Regents. Directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to appoint a Director, Assistant Director, Secretary, and Chief Curator of the Museum and other officers and employees necessary to operate the Museum and carry out the Board's duties. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T13:48:47Z | |
| 103-sjres-30 | 103 | sjres | 30 | A joint resolution to designate the weeks of April 25 through May 2, 1993, and April 10 through 17, 1994, as "Jewish Heritage Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-01-28 | 1993-05-03 | Became Public Law No: 103-27. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 56 | Designates the weeks of April 25 through May 2, 1993, and April 10 through 17, 1994, as Jewish Heritage Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hconres-30 | 103 | hconres | 30 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Martha Raye. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-01-27 | 1993-01-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-21] | NY | D | M000590 | 0 | Declares that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Martha Raye in honor of her meritorious service to the United States. | 2025-01-02T17:20:35Z | |
| 103-s-183 | 103 | s | 183 | A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Richard "Red" Skelton, and to provide for the production of bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-01-26 | 1993-06-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 40 | Authorizes the President to present to Richard "Red" Skelton, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal in recognition of his performance as an entertainer and humanitarian. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike a gold medal with suitable emblems and to strike and sell bronze duplicates. Declares such medals national medals. Authorizes appropriations to be charged against the Numismatic Public Enterprise Fund. Requires the proceeds of the sale of the bronze duplicates to be deposited in the Fund. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 103-s-170 | 103 | s | 170 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal in honor of the late John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-01-21 | 1993-01-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 22 | Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Mrs. Lorraine Gillespie, in memory of her late husband John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie in recognition of his accomplishments as a musician. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 103-hconres-13 | 103 | hconres | 13 | Recognizing the cultural importance of the many languages spoken in the United States and indicating the Sense of the House (the Senate concurring) that the United States should maintain the use of English as a language common to all peoples. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-01-05 | 1993-02-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8] | MO | R | E000174 | 39 | Recognizes the benefits of cultural diversity and the contributions that many languages have made to American society. Encourages citizens whose native language is other than English to maintain fluency in their language and heritage, to pass it down from generation to generation, and to learn English as well. Commends efforts to maintain one language common to all people in addition to preserving and maintaining the many languages and cultures existing in the United States. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-hjres-12 | 103 | hjres | 12 | To designate February 1993 as "National Black History Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-01-05 | 1993-01-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] | IL | D | C000634 | 0 | Designates February 1993 as National Black History Month. | 2025-01-02T17:21:33Z | |
| 103-hr-123 | 103 | hr | 123 | Language of Government Act of 1993 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-01-05 | 1994-03-22 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1784-1785) | House | Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8] | MO | R | E000174 | 163 | Language of Government Act of 1993 - 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. Requires the Government to conduct its official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because they communicate in English. | 2025-08-26T13:49:14Z | |
| 103-hr-141 | 103 | hr | 141 | To award a congressional gold medal to John Birks "Dizzy Gillespie". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-01-05 | 1993-01-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | C000714 | 23 | Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie in recognition of his accomplishments as a musician. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal. | 2025-01-02T17:22:10Z | |
| 103-hr-146 | 103 | hr | 146 | Privatization of Art Act of 1991 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-01-05 | 1993-01-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] | IL | R | C000873 | 33 | Privatization of Art Act of 1991 (sic) - 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. | 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z | |
| 103-hr-79 | 103 | hr | 79 | To authorize a study of the struggle for American Independence within the Northern Frontier. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1993-01-05 | 1994-10-05 | For Further Action See H.R.5044. | House | Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-23] | NY | R | B000586 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) identify and report to specified congressional committees on potential means to preserve and interpret the cultural resources in the Northern Frontier associated with the American Revolution; and (2) propose alternatives for cooperation in the preservation and interpretation of such resources. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-02T17:22:12Z |
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