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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
104-s-2169	104	s	2169	Endangered Cultural Heritage Act of 1996	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-09-30	1996-10-01	Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	0	Endangered Cultural Heritage Act of 1996 - Establishes in the Treasury an Endangered Cultural Heritage Fund. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to designate or establish a Federal agency to administer the Fund. Requires use of the Fund to support activities by qualified U.S. and international organizations to preserve and protect cultural resources that are significantly at risk, at qualified sites both inside and outside the United States. Requires the designated agency to provide grants or fellowships that engage: (1) U.S. professionals in historic preservation; and (2) U.S. and foreign graduate students in onsite conservation and development of plans to protect endangered cultural resources. Directs the agency to support public education programs, seminars, conferences, and other activities.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
104-s-2133	104	s	2133	Center for American Cultural Heritage Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-09-26	1996-09-26	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	A000069	0	Center for American Cultural Heritage Act - Establishes the Center for American Cultural Heritage within the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, to be located in new or existing Smithsonian Institution facilities on or near the National Mall in the District of Columbia. Establishes an Advisory Committee on American Cultural Heritage, whose members are to be appointed by the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-21T20:17:16Z
104-hr-4073	104	hr	4073	To authorize the National Park Service to coordinate programs with, provide technical assistance to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and for other purposes.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-09-12	1996-09-27	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 244 - 170 (Roll no. 447).	House	Rep. Portman, Rob [R-OH-2]	OH	R	P000449	28	Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate the Underground Railroad interpretive programs of the National Park Service (NPS) with the interpretive activities of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center which is to be built in Cincinnati, Ohio, and devoted to the story of the Underground Railroad. Authorizes: (1) the Secretary to provide technical assistance to the Center in developing such programs and to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Ohio, the city of Cincinnati, and other public or private entities to provide such assistance; and (2) the NPS to work in partnership with the Center in its efforts to disseminate information on the Underground Railroad. Requires the Secretary to treat the Center as an affiliated National Park System area.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
104-hr-3933	104	hr	3933	To authorize construction of the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Dulles Center at Washington Dulles International Airport, and for other purposes.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-07-31	1996-09-11	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]	VA	R	W000672	12	Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Dulles Center at Washington Dulles International Airport. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to pay construction expenses.	2025-04-07T15:29:40Z
104-s-1995	104	s	1995	A bill to authorize construction of the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Dulles Center at Washington Dulles International Airport, and for other purposes.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-07-26	1996-10-01	Became Public Law No: 104-222.	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	6	Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Dulles Center at Washington Dulles International Airport. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to pay construction expenses.	2025-04-07T15:29:40Z
104-hr-3898	104	hr	3898	English Language Empowerment Act of 1996	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-07-25	1996-09-07	See H.R.123.	House	Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-51]	CA	R	C000994	2	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: English Language Empowerment Title II: Repeal of Bilingual Voting Requirements English Language Empowerment Act of 1996 - Title I: English Language Empowerment - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that representatives of the Federal Government have an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the Federal Government. Requires such representatives to conduct official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because he or she communicates in English. Requires that all officials conduct all naturalization ceremonies entirely in English. Sets forth definitions for purposes of this Act. Title II: Repeal of Bilingual Voting Requirements - Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to repeal bilingual voting requirements and related provisions regarding voting discrimination against language minorities and a prohibition of English-only elections.	2025-08-21T20:17:08Z
104-hr-3850	104	hr	3850	English Language Empowerment Act of 1996	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-07-18	1996-09-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-51]	CA	R	C000994	0	English Language Empowerment Act of 1996 - Declares English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that the Federal Government have an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the Federal Government. Requires the Federal Government to conduct its official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because he or she communicates in English. Requires that all officials conduct all naturalization ceremonies entirely in English. Sets forth definitions for purposes of this Act.	2025-08-21T20:14:54Z
104-hr-3765	104	hr	3765	To award a congressional gold medal to the late James Cagney.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-07-09	1996-07-12	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.	House	Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]	NY	R	K000210	0	Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, to the family of the late James Cagney, a gold medal in recognition of his patriotism and contribution to American culture. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate medals, and to transfer from the Numismatic Public Enterprise Fund to the Library of Congress any profits from the sales of such medals.	2025-01-02T17:38:55Z
104-hr-3625	104	hr	3625	To authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-06-12	1996-09-27	See S.1577.	House	Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]	FL	R	M000689	0	Authorizes appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for FY 1998 through 2001.	2025-04-07T15:22:58Z
104-hr-3491	104	hr	3491	To repeal the American Folklife Preservation Act.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-05-16	1996-07-26	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.	House	Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21]	CA	R	T000188	0	Abolishes the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress and repeals the American Folklife Preservation Act. Directs the Librarian of Congress to carry out the functions of collection, preservation, reference, and archiving with respect to American folklife as part of the general operations of the Library.	2025-04-07T15:30:50Z
104-hconres-151	104	hconres	151	Recognizing the importance of African-American music to global culture and calling on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate African-American music.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-03-12	1996-03-22	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]	PA	D	F000043	91	Recognizes the importance of African-American music to global culture. Calls on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate African-American music.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
104-s-1577	104	s	1577	A bill to authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-02-27	1996-10-09	Became Public Law No: 104-274.	Senate	Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]	OR	R	H000343	1	Authorizes appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for FY 1998 through 2001.	2025-04-07T15:28:09Z
104-s-1520	104	s	1520	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Ruth and Billy Graham.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1996-01-23	1996-01-23	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.	Senate	Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC]	NC	R	H000463	29	Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal to Billy and Ruth Graham in recognition of their outstanding and enduring contributions toward faith, morality, and charity. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medal.	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
104-hr-2657	104	hr	2657	To award a congressional gold medal to Ruth and Billy Graham.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-11-17	1996-02-13	Became Public Law No: 104-111.	House	Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11]	NC	R	T000067	298	Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal to Billy and Ruth Graham in recognition of their outstanding and enduring contributions toward faith, morality, and charity. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medal.	2025-01-02T17:37:17Z
104-hjres-109	104	hjres	109	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-09-28	1995-10-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4]	CA	R	D000429	10	Constitutional Amendment - Establishes English as the official language of the United States.	2025-01-02T17:33:41Z
104-hr-2310	104	hr	2310	To award a congressional gold medal to Francis Albert Sinatra.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-09-12	1995-09-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.	House	Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16]	NY	D	S000248	40	Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra in recognition of his accomplishments as an entertainer and humanitarian. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal.	2025-01-02T17:36:50Z
104-hconres-91	104	hconres	91	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should participate in Expo '98 in Lisbon, Portugal.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-08-02	1995-12-19	Laid on the table. See S. Con. Res. 22 for further action.	House	Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11]	CA	R	P000419	24	Provides that the United States should fully participate in Expo '98 in Lisbon, Portugal, and encourages the private sector to support this undertaking.	2025-04-07T15:23:01Z
104-sconres-22	104	sconres	22	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should participate in Expo '98 in Lisbon, Portugal.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-07-28	1995-12-19	A similar measure H. Con. Res. 91 was laid on the table without objection.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	0	Provides that the United States should fully participate in Expo '98 in Lisbon, Portugal, and encourages the private sector to support this undertaking.	2025-04-07T15:23:12Z
104-s-1071	104	s	1071	National Endowment Restructuring Act of 1995	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-07-25	1995-07-25	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.	Senate	Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]	TX	R	H001016	1	National Endowment Restructuring Act of 1995 - Establishes a National Endowment for Arts, Humanities, and Museum Services (the Endowment), as an independent establishment to administer activities established under this Act. Provides for appointment of an Endowment Director and for the positions of Deputy Directors of Arts, of Humanities, and of Museum Services. (Sec. 7) Sets forth provisions for grants. Requires the Director, acting on the recommendation of the National Council on Arts, Humanities, and Museum Services (established by this Act), to use specified reserved funds to make grants to: (1) nationally prominent groups and institutions (and, in the humanities, scholars) for projects, productions, and workshops in the arts and in the humanities; (2) States and regional groups in allotments to support local groups and institutions in the arts and in the humanities (allowing the use of up to five percent of such grants for strengthening elementary and secondary education in the arts and humanities, especially in underserved communities); and (3) museums to increase and improve museum services. Sets the Federal share for: (1) nationally prominent arts and humanities grants and museum services grants at 25 percent (or 16.67 percent in the case of a group with an annual budget in excess of $3 million), with permissible increases to up to 50 percent under certain conditions; and (2) grants to States and regional groups to support local groups and institutions in the arts and humanities at up to 50 percent, with permissible increases to up to 100 percent to cover excess costs in certain situations. (Sec. 8) Sets forth grant application procedures. Prohibits activities that are determined to be obscene from being funded under this Act. Sets forth requirements and procedures for advisory panels to: (1) review grant applications; and (2) make recommendations to the Council in all cases involving requests for grants under this act, except where the Director exercises certain delegated authority. (Sec. 10) Establi…	2025-08-21T20:14:52Z
104-s-1051	104	s	1051	A bill to authorize appropriations for the American Folklife Center for fiscal years 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-07-19	1995-07-19	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]	OR	R	H000343	6	Amends the American Folklife Preservation Act to authorize appropriations to the American Folklife Center for FY 1996 through 1999.	2025-01-14T17:21:40Z
104-s-1045	104	s	1045	National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Privatization Act of 1995	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-07-17	1995-07-17	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.	Senate	Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI]	MI	R	A000355	2	The National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Privatization Act of 1995 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (NFAH Act), the Museum Services Act, and the Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act to privatize the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities (NFAH) over a five-year period and transfer certain related functions. (Sec. 2) Amends the NFAH Act to extend through FY 1999 the authorizations of appropriations for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Reserves specified portions of such annual appropriations to support private fundraising activities of NEA and NEH. Limits administrative expenditures. (Sec. 3) Repeals the NFAH Act as of September 30, 1999. Amends the Museum Services Act and the Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act to reflect such repeal of the NFAH Act. Directs the Chairpersons of NEA and of NEH and the Director of the Institute of Museum Services to jointly prepare and submit to the Congress recommended legislation containing other technical and conforming amendments to reflect such repeal. (Sec. 4) Transfers to the Institute of Museum Services all functions that the Federal Council on the Arts and Humanities exercised before September 30, 1998, relating to any action carried out under the Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act (with the Office of Management and Budget, if necessary, making any determination of such transferred functions). Authorizes the Director of the Institute of Museum Services, acting through the Program Director for Arts and Artifacts of the Institute of Museum Services, to use the services of personnel of the Council and funds appropriated to such transferred functions during a reasonable period to facilitate an orderly transition. Requires the Director to recommend to the Congress any additional necessary legislation related to such purposes. (Sec. 5) Amends the Museum Services Act to provide for appointment of a Program Director for Arts and Artifacts to the Institute of Muse…	2025-08-21T20:14:10Z
104-hconres-83	104	hconres	83	Entitled, the "English Plus Resolution".	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-07-13	1995-07-28	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16]	NY	D	S000248	42	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. Government should pursue policies that: (1) encourage all residents of this country to become fully proficient in English by expanding educational opportunities; (2) conserve and develop the Nation's linguistic resources by encouraging all residents to learn or maintain skills in a language other than English; (3) assist Native Americans, Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiians, and other peoples indigenous to the United States in their efforts to prevent the extinction of their languages and cultures; (4) continue to provide services in languages other than English as needed to facilitate access to essential functions of government, promote public health and safety, ensure due process, promote equal educational opportunity, and protect fundamental rights; and (5) recognize the importance of multilingualism to vital national interests and individual rights, and oppose "English-only" measures and similar language restrictionist measures.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
104-hr-1921	104	hr	1921	To award a congressional gold medal to Francis Albert Sinatra.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-06-22	1995-06-30	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.	House	Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16]	NY	D	S000248	0	Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra in recognition of his accomplishments as an entertainer and humanitarian. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
104-hr-1734	104	hr	1734	To reauthorize the National Film Preservation Board, and for other purposes.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-05-25	1996-10-11	Became Public Law No: 104-285.	House	Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27]	CA	R	M000926	3	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Reauthorization of the National Film Preservation Board Title II: The National Film Preservation Foundation Act Title I: Reauthorization of the National Film Preservation Board - National Film Preservation Act of 1996 - Repeals and replaces the National Film Preservation Act of 1992. Directs the Librarian of Congress to continue the National Film Registry. Reauthorizes the National Film Preservation Board. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: The National Film Preservation Foundation Act - National Film Preservation Foundation Act - Establishes the National Film Preservation Foundation as a charitable and nonprofit corporation (but neither an agency nor an establishment of the United States). Makes the Librarian of Congress an ex officio non-voting member of the Board of Directors, who shall appoint the other Directors and the Board's initial Chair. Authorizes appropriations, subject to matching private contributions. Prohibits the use of Federal funds for Foundation administrative expenses.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
104-s-856	104	s	856	Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1995	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-05-25	1995-08-30	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181.	Senate	Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT]	VT	R	J000072	6	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 Title II: Museum and Library Services Act Title III: Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1995 - Title I: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 (NFAHA) to revise and reauthorize provisions for the Foundation's Endowments, separating them into a title II for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and a title III for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). (Sec. 101) Requires the NEA and NEH Chairpersons to jointly conduct, or contract for, a study on the feasibility of establishing a true endowment for the NEA and the NEH to provide supplemental funding to support their efforts. Requires such study to examine innovative methods through which a true endowment may be funded, including such methods as private fundraising, an extension of a copyright term, recapture of funds from past grants that have proven profitable, or any other innovative methods the Chairpersons determine appropriate. Requires a report, with recommendations, to the appropriate committees of Congress. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the NEA and the NEH. Reserves specified portions of NEA grant programs funding for partnership grants, national significance grants, direct grants, and arts education and underserved communities grants. Reserves specified portions of NEH grant programs funding for partnership grants, national grants, and research and scholarship grants. Bases certain additional appropriations for NEA and NEH on donated amounts. Limits administrative expenditures by NEA and NEH to not more than 12 percent of their total funding amounts. Revises provisions for the NEA. Provides for a program of NEA partnership grants to States and local and regional groups to establish local arts activities, with emphasis on arts education and projects that reach rural …	2025-04-21T12:24:17Z
104-hconres-70	104	hconres	70	Expressing the sense of the Congress that members of the Screen Actors Guild should contribute funds to a private, self-sustaining endowment for the arts.	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-05-18	1995-06-02	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-43]	CA	R	C000059	8	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Screen Actors Guild should request that those of its members with annual individual incomes over $1 million place ten percent of such income in an endowment for the arts, which is to be administered by a privatized National Endowment for the Arts when $1 billion has accumulated in such fund.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
104-hr-1557	104	hr	1557	Arts, Humanities, and Museum Services Amendments of 1995	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-05-03	1995-06-29	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 81.	House	Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]	PA	R	G000291	2	Arts, Humanities, and Museum Services Amendments of 1995 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (NFAHA) and the Museum Services Act to revise and reauthorize programs under them. Repeals NFAHA as of October 1, 1998. (Sec. 2) Declares that the encouragement and support of national progress and scholarship in the arts and the humanities is primarily a matter for private and local initiative. (Sec. 3) Revises NFAHA provisions for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to modify NEA authority. Eliminates a program of contracts, grants, or loans to artistic groups and individuals for certain projects and productions, with particular regard for traditionally underrepresented ones. (Sec. 4) Revises NFAHA provisions relating to the National Council on the Arts. (Sec. 5) Revises NFAHA provisions for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NHA) to modify NHA authority. Eliminates certain humanities assistance programs, including ones with regard to traditionally underrepresented scholars and institutions. Eliminates certain annual awards programs. (Sec. 6) Revises NFAHA provisions relating to the National Council on the Humanities. Declares that the NEH Chairperson has final authority to approve each application for financial assistance. (Sec. 7) Revises NFAHA administrative provisions. Prohibits panels from recommending approval of applications for assistance for artistic projects or productions determined to be obscene. (Sec. 8) Extends through FY 1998 the authorization of appropriations to carry out NFAHA, including funds for: (1) certain program grants and other assistance by the NEA and the 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. (Sec. 9) Amends the Museum Services Act (MSA) to extend through FY 1998 the authorization of appropriations, including funds for: (1) grants to museums to increase and improve services; and (2) functions of the I…	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
104-hr-1520	104	hr	1520	1% for Culture Act of 1995	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-04-07	1995-04-28	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large]	MT	D	W000520	0	1% For Culture Act of 1995 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965. Renames such Act as the Arts, Humanities, and Museums Act of 1995. (Sec. 2) Provides for disposition to its Endowments of certain gifts to the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, under title I of such Act. Considers gifts to the Foundation or one of its Endowments as gifts to the United States, for certain Federal tax purposes. Revises provisions for the Foundation's Endowments, separating them into a title II for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and a title III for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Authorizes the NEA chairperson to establish and carry out a Challenge Program of grants to cultural organizations and institutions. Requires such Challenge funds to be matched in a ratio of at least three non-Federal dollars for every one Federal dollar. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the NEA, including the National Council on the Arts and the National Medal of Arts. Authorizes appropriations of additional amounts for Challenge Funds for the Challenge Program grants. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the NEH, including the National Council on the Humanities. Transfers from title IV of such Act provisions for Museum Services (these provisions are currently known as the Museum Services Act, which is repealed under this Act). Increases, from five to 15 percent of appropriations for such title, the maximum amount which the Director of the Institute of Museum Services (IMS) may use to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to provide financial assistance to undertake projects designed to strengthen museum services. Revises provisions and extends the authorization of appropriations for such Museum Services, including the IMS and its Director and Museum Services Board. Establishes the American Cultural Trust Fund as a revolving fund in the Treasury, under title V of such Act. Provides for investments of monies appropriated to the Fund. …	2025-08-21T20:16:56Z
104-s-649	104	s	649	National African American Museum Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-03-30	1995-03-30	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.	Senate	Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]	IL	D	S000423	19	National African American Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African American 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. Directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to appoint a Director to manage the Museum.	2025-08-21T20:15:58Z
104-hr-1005	104	hr	1005	National Language Act of 1995	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-02-21	1996-05-23	For Further Action See H.R.351.	House	Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]	NY	R	K000210	39	National Language Act of 1995 - Makes English the official language of the U.S. Government. Requires the Government to conduct its official business in English, including publications, income tax forms, and informational materials. Provides that this Act shall not apply to the use of a language other than English for religious purposes, for training in foreign languages for international communication, to programs in schools designed to encourage students to learn foreign languages, or by persons over age 62. Permits the Government to provide interpreters for persons over age 62. Repeals the Bilingual Education Act. Terminates the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs in the Department of Education. Sets forth provisions regarding the recapture of unexpended funds and transitional provisions. Repeals provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 regarding bilingual election requirements and regarding congressional findings of voting discrimination against language minorities, prohibition of English-only elections, and other remedial measures. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that all public ceremonies in which the oath of allegiance is administered pursuant to such Act be conducted solely in English. Specifies that this Act shall not preempt the law of any State.	2025-08-21T20:15:17Z
104-s-356	104	s	356	Language of Government Act of 1995	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-02-03	1996-03-07	Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.	Senate	Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]	AL	R	S000320	22	Language of Government Act of 1995 - 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 he or she communicates in English.	2025-08-21T20:14:55Z
104-hr-786	104	hr	786	National African American Museum Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-02-01	1995-02-13	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.	House	Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]	GA	D	L000287	54	National African American Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African American 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. Directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to appoint a Director to manage the Museum. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-21T20:15:13Z
104-hr-739	104	hr	739	Declaration of Official Language Act of 1995	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-01-30	1996-03-13	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2127)	House	Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8]	WI	R	R000459	103	Declaration of Official Language Act of 1995 - 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 U.S. Government to promote and support the use of English for communications among U.S. citizens. Requires communications by officers and employees of the U.S. Government with U.S. citizens to be in English. Directs the Immigration and Naturalization Service to : (1) enforce the established English language proficiency standard for all applicants for U.S. citizenship; and (2) conduct all naturalization ceremonies entirely in English. Allows anyone injured by a violation of such provisions to obtain appropriate relief in a civil action. Authorizes the court in any such action to allow a prevailing party, other than the U.S. Government, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of costs. 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 ballot requirements.	2025-08-21T20:14:17Z
104-hr-579	104	hr	579	Privatization of Humanities Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-01-19	1995-02-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]	CO	R	H000444	11	Privatization of Humanities Act - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to abolish the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the National Council on the Humanities (NCH). Renames such Act the National Foundation on the Arts Act of 1965. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to provide for the termination of the affairs of the NEH and the NCH.	2025-08-21T20:15:23Z
104-s-175	104	s	175	Language of Government Act of 1995	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-01-09	1995-01-09	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]	AL	R	S000320	0	Language of Government Act of 1995 - 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 solely because they communicate in English.	2025-08-21T20:15:21Z
104-hconres-6	104	hconres	6	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	1995-01-04	1995-01-25	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8]	MO	R	E000174	0	Recognizes the benefits of cultural diversity and the contributions that many languages have made to American society. Encourage 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
104-hr-100	104	hr	100	Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1995	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-01-04	1995-01-27	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9]	IL	D	Y000013	0	Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1995 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (NFAHA) and the Museum Services Act to revise and reauthorize programs under them. (Sec. 2) Limits a State's current allotment from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) 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. Extends through FY 1997 the authorization of appropriations to carry out NFAHA, including funds for: (1) program grants and other assistance by the 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 1996. Directs the Chairperson of the NEA to investigate State compliance with certain requirements and report with recommendations to specified congressional officials. (Sec. 3) Amends the Museum Services Act to extend through FY 1997 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).	2025-08-21T20:14:15Z
104-hr-123	104	hr	123	Bill Emerson English Language Empowerment Act of 1996	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-01-04	1996-08-02	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8]	MO	R	E000174	197	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: English Language Empowerment Title II: Repeal of Bilingual Voting Requirements Bill Emerson English Language Empowerment Act of 1996 - Title I: English Language Empowerment - Amends Federal law to declare English to be the official language of the U.S. Government. States that representatives of the Federal Government have an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the Federal Government. Requires such representatives to conduct official business in English. Prohibits anyone from being denied Government services because he or she communicates in English. Requires that all officials conduct all naturalization ceremonies entirely in English. Directs that nothing in this title be construed to limit the preservation or use of Native Alaskan or Native American languages. Sets forth definitions for purposes of this Act. Title II: Repeal of Bilingual Voting Requirements - Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to repeal bilingual voting requirement provisions.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
104-hr-209	104	hr	209	Privatization of Art Act	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-01-04	1995-01-25	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8]	IL	R	C000873	34	Privatization of Art Act - 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). (Sec. 5) Renames such Act the National Foundation on the Humanities Act of 1965. (Sec. 6) Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to provide for the termination of the affairs of the NEA and the NCA.	2025-08-21T20:15:23Z
104-hr-345	104	hr	345	Language of Government Act of 1995	Arts, Culture, Religion	1995-01-04	1995-01-25	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2]	VA	D	P000326	4	Language of Government Act of 1995 - Amends Federal law to declare English as the official language of the Government. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require all public ceremonies in which the citizenship oath is administered to be conducted solely in English.	2025-08-21T20:16:35Z

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