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96-sres-566 96 sres 566 A resolution to commend James duMaresq Clavell for his contributions to literature. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-12-13 1980-12-13 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 0 Extends the commendation of the Senate to James du Maresq Clavell for his contributions to literature. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hres-827 96 hres 827 A resolution submission of a Resolution Commending the Cultural Laureate Program. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-12-09 1980-12-09 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6] VA R B001182 4 Expresses the commendation of the House to the cultural laureate program. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
96-s-3234 96 s 3234 John F. Kennedy Center Amendments of 1980 Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-12-02 1980-12-13 Measure passed Senate, amended. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 (Measure passed Senate, amended) John F. Kennedy Center Amendments of 1980 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to increase to $21,900,000 the face value of revenue bonds issued to the Secretary of the Treasury by the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to finance necessary parking facilities for the center. Directs the Board to sue the proceeds of such revenue bonds to pay the debt of the Center to Airport Parking Company of America, Washington, Incorporated, the operator of the parking facilities of the Center. Directs the Board, for each calendar year beginning after October 1, 1980, to apply the Center's net revenues from the parking facilities, of the Center, but in any case not less than $500,000 per annum, toward retiring such bonds issued to the Secretary of the Treasury. States that no interest shall accrue on such bonds for any period after the date of enactment of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to forgive the Board from payment of any and all interest (including deferred interest) otherwise due or accrued on such bonds as of the date of enactment of this Act. Makes any increase in the borrowing authority provided by this Act, effective only to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts. 2025-09-02T13:57:07Z  
96-hjres-625 96 hjres 625 A joint resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 1980 as "Slavic Culture Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-10-02 1980-10-02 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-18] NY R G000417 0 Designates the week beginning October 19, 1980, as "Slavic Culture Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hjres-620 96 hjres 620 A joint resolution designating November 23, 1980, as National Day of Prayer and Fasting. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-10-01 1980-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] MS D B000682 0 Designates November 23, 1980, as "The National Day of Prayer and Fasting." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hjres-619 96 hjres 619 A joint resolution designating the month of October 1980 as "American White House Replica Month". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-30 1980-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34] NY R H000797 0 Requests the President to designate the month of October 1980 as "American White House Replica Month." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-sjres-206 96 sjres 206 A joint resolution to provide for the appointment of David C. Acheson as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-25 1980-09-25 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 2 Appoints David C. Acheson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-hjres-615 96 hjres 615 A joint resolution providing for appointment of David C. Acheson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-24 1980-12-22 Public Law 96-563. House Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4] NJ D T000200 2 Appoints David C. Acheson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-hr-8173 96 hr 8173 A bill to provide for distribution in the United States of certain International Communication Agency films relating to President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-19 1980-12-18 Public Law 96-546. House Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] TX D P000328 0 (Measure passed House, amended) Requires the Director of the International Communication Agency to make available to the Administrator of General Services a copy of specified films with footage of Lyndon Johnson, upon reimbursement and the securing of any necessary music rights. Directs the Administrator to make such copies available to the public. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
96-hr-8149 96 hr 8149 A bill to extend duty-free treatment to prayer shawls, bags for the keeping of prayer shawls, and certain headwear used in religious observances. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-18 1980-09-18 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] IL R D000269 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to permit the duty-free entry of prayer shawls, bags for keeping such shawls, and religious headwear. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hjres-612 96 hjres 612 A joint resolution to designate September 21, 1980, as "National Ministers Day". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-17 1980-09-17 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5] MS R L000447 0 Authorizes and requests the President to designate September 21, 1980, as "National Ministers Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-sjres-203 96 sjres 203 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the month of October 1980 as "American White House Replica Month". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-16 1980-09-16 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL] FL D S000962 0 Requests the President to designate the month of October, 1980, as "American White House Replica Month." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-s-3107 96 s 3107 A bill to provide for the designation of the Smithsonian Institution's National Collection of Fine Arts and the National Museum of History and Technology as the National Museum of American Art and the National Museum of American History, respectively. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-11 1980-09-11 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 2 Designates: (1) the Smithsonian Institution's National Collection of Fine Arts as the National Museum of American Art; and (2) the Museum of History and Technology as the National Museum of American History. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-hjres-608 96 hjres 608 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating January 25, 1981, the birthday of Robert Burns, as "Scottish Heritage Day". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-10 1980-09-10 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4] MD R H000747 19 Requests the President to designate January 25, 1981, the birthday of Robert Burns (national poet of Scotland), as "Scottish Heritage Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8103 96 hr 8103 An act to rename the National Collection of Fine Arts and the Museum of History and Technology of the Smithsonian Institution as the National Museum of American Art and the National Museum of American History, respectively. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-10 1980-10-13 Public Law 96-441. House Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4] NJ D T000200 2 (Measure passed House, amended) Designates the Smithsonian Institution's National Collection of Fine Arts as the National Museum of American Art and the Museum of History and Technology as the National Museum of American History, effective on the day after the date of enactment of this Act. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-sjres-202 96 sjres 202 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating October 12 through October 19, 1980, as "Italian-American Heritage Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-09 1980-09-30 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.J.Res. 568 for similar provisions). Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 65 Authorizes and requests the President to designate October 12 through October 19, 1980, as "Italian-American Heritage Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-s-3091 96 s 3091 Chacoan Culture Preservation Act Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-09-04 1980-11-17 Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1019. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 0 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1019) Chacoan Culture Preservation Act - Establishes the Chaco Culture National Historical Park in the State of New Mexico. Abolishes the Chaco Canyon National Monument, as such, and makes any funds available for such monument available for the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Designates specified outlying sites as the Chaco Culture Archeological Protection Sites. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to continue to search for additional evidences of Chacoan sites and submit to Congress, within two years after the effective date of this Act and thereafter as needed, recommendations for additions to or deletions from the list of such archeological protection sites. Specifies that additions to or deletions from such list shall be made only by an Act of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands, waters, and interest therein within the boundaries of such park and the archeological protection sites by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. Specifies that property owned by the State of New Mexico or any political subdivision thereof may be acquired by exchange or donation only. Specifies that property held in trust for the benefit of any Indian tribe or individual member thereof may be acquired only with the consent of such tribe or member. Authorizes the respective tribal authorities to convey by exchange, purchase, or donation the beneficial interest in any lands designated by this Act and held in trust by the United States for the respective tribes, to the Secretary, subject to such terms and conditions as the tribal authority deems necessary and which the Secretary deems are consistent with the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to attempt to acquire private lands or interest therein by exchange prior to acquiring lands by any other method authorized by this Act. Directs the Secretary to attempt to enter into cooperative agreements with owners of… 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
96-sjres-197 96 sjres 197 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating September 18, 1980, as "Constantino Brumidi Day." Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-08-26 1980-09-17 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.J.Res. 594 as passed Senate for similar provisions). Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 28 Authorizes and requests the President to designate September 18, 1980, as "Constantino Brumidi Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hjres-594 96 hjres 594 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating September 18, 1980, as "Constantino Brumidi Day". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-08-18 1980-09-19 Public Law 96-353. House Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] NY D A000052 236 Authorizes and requests the President to designate September 18, 1980, as "Constantino Brumidi Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-194 96 sjres 194 A joint resolution to designate the square dance as the national dance of the United States of America. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-08-18 1980-08-18 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 0 Designates the square dance as the national dance of the United States. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hjres-593 96 hjres 593 A joint resolution honoring Mexican Americans for their cultural contributions to the State of California and joining with the California State Assembly in recognizing August 24, 1980 as "DIA DE MEXICANOS AMERICANOS" in California. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-08-01 1980-08-01 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Rousselot, John H. [R-CA-26] CA R R000469 9 Declares that the California delegation to the Congress joins with the California State Assembly in recognizing August 24, 1980, as "Dia de Mexicanos Americanos" in honor of the cultural contributions of Mexican Americans in that State. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-sjres-192 96 sjres 192 A joint resolution to designate September 21, 1980, as "National Ministers Day". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-08-01 1980-08-18 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 29 Authorizes and requests the President to designate September 21, 1980, as "National Ministers Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hr-7805 96 hr 7805 A bill to authorize appropriations for the American Folklife Center for fiscal years 1982, 1983, and 1984. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-07-23 1980-12-12 Public Law 96-522. House Rep. Nedzi, Lucien N. [D-MI-14] MI D N000019 2 (Measure passed House, amended) Authorizes appropriations for the American Folklife Center for fiscal years 1982 through 1984. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hr-7714 96 hr 7714 A bill to provide for the distribution within the United States of the International Communication Agency film entitled "The President's Country". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-07-01 1980-07-01 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] TX D P000328 0 Requires the Director of the International Communication Agency to make available a copy of the film "The President's Country" for distribution within the United States. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-hr-7644 96 hr 7644 Municipal Arts Program Act of 1980 Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-06-24 1980-06-24 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] MO D C000488 23 Municipal Arts Program Act of 1980 - Authorizes the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, with the advice of the National Council on the Arts, to make grants to cities and metropolitan areas to help finance municipal arts programs approved under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1981 through 1985. Limits the total amount of any grant to one-third of the costs of such municipal arts program. Exempts 15 percent of the funds available to the Chairman from this restriction. Directs the Chairman to submit to Congress timely requests for additional authorizations for fiscal years 1986 through 1989. Sets forth requirements for applications for grants, including summaries of projected uses of such funds, general sources of revenue, and assurances of citizen participation in the planning process of such program. Limits the percentage of funds which may be expended for planning and administration purposes. Directs the Chairman to approve an application unless the activities fall clearly outside the purposes of this Act. Sets forth the activities eligible for assistance under a municipal arts program. Requires grants to cities and metropolitan areas with populations of less than 500,000 to be reviewed by the State agency except as specified. States that an application will be deemed approved unless disapproved. Sets forth the formula for the allocation and distribution of funds for annual grants. Creates a discretionary fund for each of the fiscal years in an amount equal to ten percent of authorizations for grants to be used by the Chairman in making grants for specified purposes, including special studies service centers and clearinghouses. Authorizes the Chairman to make grants up to 100 percent of the costs of such programs. Directs the Chairman to report to the President and Congress within three years on the progress of the municipal arts program. 2025-09-02T13:54:51Z  
96-hr-7613 96 hr 7613 A bill to amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-06-18 1980-06-18 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] GA D L000265 1 Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to increase the responsibility of the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the National Park Service, as regards the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to include structural and other building repairs, maintenance, security, and utilities. Limits the Secretary's responsibility for utilities to 70 percent of the total cost of such utilities at the Center. Limits the responsibilities of the Secretary as regards maintenance and janitorial services at the Center. Authorizes the Secretary to furnish, on a reimbursable basis, either directly or by contract, services which are the responsibility of the Board of Trustees of the Center. Adds the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Treasury to the Board. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to forgive the Board from payment of interest due and accruing on parking revenue bonds under specified circumstances. Authorizes the Center to issue additional revenue bonds to the Secretary. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hjres-568 96 hjres 568 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating October 12 through October 19, 1980, as "Italian-American Heritage Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-06-12 1980-10-13 Public Law 96-443. House Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6] NY D W000680 224 Authorizes and requests the President to designate October 12 through October 19, 1980, as "Italian-American Heritage Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-183 96 sjres 183 A joint resolution congratulating the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for their seventy-fifth anniversary and wishing the Order of the Sons of Italy in America success in future years and proclaiming June 22, 1980, as "National Italian-American Day." Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-06-10 1980-06-19 Public Law 96-281. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 22 Extends the congratulations of the Congress to the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for their 75th anniversary. Proclaims Sunday, June 22, 1980, as "National Italian-American Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hjres-564 96 hjres 564 A joint resolution congratulating the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for their seventy-fifth anniversary and wishing the Order of the Sons of Italy in America success in future years and proclaiming June 22, 1980, as "National Italian-American Day". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-06-09 1980-06-09 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Carney, William [R-NY-1] NY R C000165 233 Extends the congratulations of the Congress to the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for their 75th anniversary. Proclaims Sunday, June 22, 1980, as "National Italian-American Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-sres-455 96 sres 455 A resolution commending the Cultural Laureate Program. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-06-09 1980-06-09 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA] VA I B001209 0 Expresses the commendation of the Senate to the cultural laureate program. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hres-698 96 hres 698 A resolution congratulating the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for their seventy-fifth anniversary and wishing the Order of the Sons of Italy in America success in future years. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-06-04 1980-06-04 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Carney, William [R-NY-1] NY R C000165 227 Extends the congratulations of the House of Representatives to the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for their 75th anniversary. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-sjres-180 96 sjres 180 A joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of William A. M. Burden as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-06-04 1980-07-25 Public Law 96-313. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 2 Reappoints William A.M. Burden as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-sjres-181 96 sjres 181 A joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Murray Gell-Mann as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-06-04 1980-07-25 Public Law 96-314. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 2 Reappoints Murray Gell-Mann as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-hjres-555 96 hjres 555 A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on July 4, 1981, as "National Unity Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-05-28 1980-05-28 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] FL D P000218 1 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week beginning July 4, 1981, and such week of each year thereafter, as "National Unity Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hjres-558 96 hjres 558 A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of William A. M. Burden as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-05-28 1980-05-28 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4] NJ D T000200 2 Reappoints William A.M. Burden as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hjres-559 96 hjres 559 A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Murray Gell-Mann as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-05-28 1980-05-28 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4] NJ D T000200 2 Reappoints Murray Gell-Mann as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hjres-552 96 hjres 552 A joint resolution designating the "square dance" as the national folk dance of the United States of America. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-05-14 1980-05-14 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] TN R Q000013 0 Designates the square dance as the national folk dance of the United States. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-7322 96 hr 7322 A bill to authorize the construction of a memorial to Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac in the District of Columbia. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-05-08 1980-05-08 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] NY R G000212 1 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to select a site in the District of Columbia for the location of a memorial to Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac. Authorizes the erection of such memorial if: (1) the choice of the site and the design of the memorial is approved by the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission; and (2) such erection is begun within ten years of enactment of this Act. Declares that the cost of such memorial shall be borne by the American Friends of Croatia, who shall not be permitted to commence construction until the Secretary determines that there are sufficient funds to complete such construction. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hconres-330 96 hconres 330 A concurrent resolution authorizing concerts by the National Symphony on Capitol Grounds. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-05-07 1980-05-13 Measure passed Senate. House Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9] IL D Y000013 0 Permits the National Park Service to sponsor a series of four National Symphony Orchestra concerts on the Capitol Grounds during 1980. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-hr-7153 96 hr 7153 Arts and Humanities Act of 1980 Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-04-24 1980-11-17 Measure laid on table in House, S. 1386 passed in lieu. House Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] MI D F000270 15 (Measure passed House, amended) Arts and Humanities Act of 1980 - =Title I: Amendments to National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965= - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to authorize the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts to establish and carry out a program of loans to groups or individuals for projects and productions of substantial artistic and cultural significance. Includes cultural diversity as a factor to be considered by the Chairman in making grants or loans under such Act. Directs the Chairman to provide support for programs for the arts at the local level. Defines "State" for the purpose of allocating funds in excess of the minimum grants to include specified jurisidictions having a population of 200,000 or more. Permits the Chairman to enter into interagency agreements on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis to promote or assist with the arts-related activities of other Federal agencies. Permits the use of program funds for such purpose. Authorizes the Chairman to establish and carry out a program of contracts with, or grants-in-aid to, public agencies and private nonprofit organizations on a national, State or local level to assist cultural organizations and institutions and provide additional support for cooperative efforts undertaken by State art agencies and local art groups to promote effective arts activity at the State and local level. Eliminates financial assistance to State agencies for photography and film projects. Sets forth two options for States regarding the formation of State humanities councils: (1) a State-designated entity in existence upon the enactment of this Act for which such State shall provide funds to match Federal financial assistance in specified proportions; and (2) a grant recipient within such State which will assure the placement of four State-appointed members on its governing body and will provide funding equal to the amount of Federal financial assistance received. Requires suc… 2025-09-02T13:54:39Z  
96-hjres-535 96 hjres 535 A joint resolution to designate a period between Abraham Lincoln's birthday and George Washington's birthday of each year as "National Patriotism Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-04-23 1980-04-23 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] GA D B000839 0 Designates the period between Lincoln's Birthday and Washington's Birthday as "National Patriotism Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-7111 96 hr 7111 A bill to extend the authorizations of appropriations contained in the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 and the Museum Services Act. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-04-22 1980-04-22 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] MI D F000270 0 Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to extend the authorization of appropriations through fiscal year 1985 for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. Sets forth the formula for determining the amount of authorizations for each fiscal year through 1985. Directs the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities to issue guidelines for the receipt of gifts by the Endowments. Amends the Museum Services Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for the purpose of making grants to museums through fiscal year 1985. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
96-hjres-528 96 hjres 528 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States upholding the rights of Americans to participate in prayer in public buildings. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-04-01 1980-04-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Gudger, V. Lamar [D-NC-11] NC D G000515 0 Constitutional Amendment - Permits voluntary prayer in public buildings. 2021-06-14T19:17:33Z  
96-sjres-155 96 sjres 155 A joint resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning April 13, 1980, and ending April 19, 1980, as "National Dance Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-03-27 1980-03-28 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] NY R J000064 11 Requests the President to designate the week beginning April 13, 1980, as "National Dance Week." 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-hjres-523 96 hjres 523 A joint resolution to designate the week commencing with the third Monday in February of each year as "National Patriotism Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-03-26 1980-03-26 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Rhodes, John J. [R-AZ-1] AZ R R000188 78 Designates the third Monday in February of each year as "National Patriotism Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-sres-391 96 sres 391 A resolution proclaiming National Mime Week. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-03-26 1980-03-26 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 11 Proclaims the week of April 1 through 7 as National Mime Week. 2021-06-14T19:51:44Z  
96-hr-6844 96 hr 6844 A bill to provide for the distribution within the United States of the International Communication Agency film entitled "Reflections; Samuel Eliott Morison". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-03-18 1980-03-18 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-11] FL D M000688 0 Requires the Director of the International Communication Agency to make available the film, "Reflections: Samuel Eliott Morison," for public distribution within the United States. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-hjres-511 96 hjres 511 A joint resolution to designate the week commencing with the third Monday in February of 1981 as "National Patriotism Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-03-12 1980-09-29 Measure indefinitely postponed in House (See S. J. Res. 82 for similar provisions). House Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] CA D A000189 229 Designates the week commencing with the third Monday in February of 1981 as "National Patriotism Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hjres-503 96 hjres 503 A joint resolution to designate the week commencing with the third Monday in February of each year as "National Patriotism Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-03-05 1980-03-05 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] CA D A000189 0 Designates the third Monday in February of each year as "National Patriotism Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-sjres-142 96 sjres 142 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation honoring Walt Disney on the 60th anniversary of the production of his first original animated cartoon. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-02-05 1980-02-05 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 13 Directs the President to issue a proclamation honoring the memory of Walt Disney on the 60th anniversary of the creation and production of his first original, animated cartoon. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hjres-493 96 hjres 493 A joint resolution providing for the appointment of William G. Bowen as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-31 1980-03-13 Public Law 96-207. House Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4] NJ D T000200 0 Appoints William G. Bowen, of New Jersey, as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution for the statutory term of six years. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-hjres-494 96 hjres 494 A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Carlisle H. Humelsine as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-31 1980-03-13 Public Law 96-208. House Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4] NJ D T000200 0 Appoints Carlisle H. Humelsine, of Virginia, as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, for the statutory term of six years. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-s-2243 96 s 2243 A bill amending the John F. Kennedy Center Act. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-31 1980-01-31 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 0 Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to include repair services among the services necessary for the operation of the Center. Limits the Secretary's responsibility for utilities and maintenance to a specified percentage of the total costs. Exempts from the Secretary's responsibility for maintenance the theaters, other areas of the Center directly related to the production of performing arts attractions, and those areas occupied by third parties. Authorizes the Secretary to furnish services which are the responsibility of the Center's Board of Trustees, if the Board reimburses the Secretary for the costs of such services. Includes the Secretaries of the Interior and Treasury on such Board. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to forgive such Board from payment of interest on revenue bonds to finance the Center's parking facilities, if such Board repays the principal of such bonds pursuant to a prepayment schedule acceptable to the Secretary. Authorizes the Center to issue additional revenue bonds to retire the Center's debt to the concessionaire of its parking garage. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
96-sjres-137 96 sjres 137 A joint resolution to provide for the appointment of William G. Bowen as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-31 1980-03-06 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 2 Appoints William G. Bowen, of New Jersey, as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, for a statutory term of six years. 2021-06-14T19:53:32Z  
96-sjres-138 96 sjres 138 A joint resolution to provide for the appointment of Carlisle H. Humelsine as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-31 1980-03-06 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 2 Appoints Carlisle H. Humelsine, of Virginia, as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution for the statutory term of six years. 2021-06-14T19:53:33Z  
96-sjres-136 96 sjres 136 A joint resolution to designate the month of March, 1980 as Gospel Music Month. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-30 1980-01-30 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] TN D S000068 12 Designates March 1980 as "Gospel Music Month." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hjres-488 96 hjres 488 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating January 8, 1981, as "Elvis Presley Day". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-29 1980-01-29 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD-3] MD D M000702 11 Authorizes and requests the President to designate January 8, 1981, as "Elvis Presley Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hjres-489 96 hjres 489 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-29 1980-01-29 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] MS D W000428 0 Constitutional Amendment - Permits the offering of prayers or Biblical scriptures, as long as participation is voluntary, in any governmental or public school, institution, or place. Permits references to God or a Supreme Being in public documents, proceedings, schools, or upon U.S. currency. 2021-06-14T19:17:17Z  
96-hjres-484 96 hjres 484 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to participation in voluntary prayer or meditation in public buildings. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-28 1980-01-28 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Carter, Tim Lee [R-KY-5] KY R C000201 0 Constitutional Amendment - Permits voluntary prayer in public buildings or places. 2021-06-14T19:17:16Z  
96-hjres-474 96 hjres 474 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 21 - 28, 1980, as "Jewish Heritage Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-22 1980-04-24 Public Law 96-237. House Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] NY D A000052 225 Authorizes and requests the President to designate April 21 through April 28, 1980, as "Jewish Heritage Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hjres-476 96 hjres 476 A joint resolution designating March 1980 as "Gospel Music Month". Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-22 1980-01-22 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8] NC D H000448 0 Designates March 1980, as "Gospel Music Month." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hjres-477 96 hjres 477 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation honoring the memory of Walt Disney on the 25th Anniversary of his contribution to the American dream. Arts, Culture, Religion 1980-01-22 1980-02-28 Public Law 96-197. House Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35] CA D L000379 131 Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation honoring the memory of Walt Disney on the 25th anniversary of his contribution to the American dream. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-6199 96 hr 6199 Municipal Arts Program Act of 1979 Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-12-20 1979-12-20 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] MO D C000488 0 Municipal Arts Program Act of 1979 - Authorizes the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, with the advice of the National Council on the Arts, to make grants to cities and metropolitan areas to help finance municipal arts programs approved under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1980 through 1984. Limits the total amount of any grant to one-third of the costs of such municipal arts program. Exempts 15 percent of the funds available to the Chairman from this restriction. Directs the Chairman to submit to Congress timely requests for additional authorizations for fiscal years 1985 through 1988. Sets forth requirements for applications for grants, including summaries of projected uses of such funds, general sources of revenue, and assurances of citizen participation in the planning process of such program. Limits the percentage of funds which may be expended for planning and administration purposes. Directs the Chairman to approve an application unless the activities fall clearly outside the purposes of this Act. Sets forth the activities eligible for assistance under a municipal arts program. Requires grants to cities and metropolitan areas with populations of less than 500,000 to be reviewed by the State agency except as specified. States that an application will be deemed approved unless disapproved. Sets forth the formula for the allocation and distribution of funds for annual grants. Creates a discretionary fund for each of the fiscal years in an amount equal to ten percent of authorizations for grants to be used by the Chairman in making grants for specified purposes, including special studies service centers and clearinghouses. Authorizes the Chairman to make grants up to 100 percent of the costs of such programs. Directs the Chairman to report to the President and Congress within three years on the progress of the municipal arts program. 2025-09-02T13:54:14Z  
96-hr-6201 96 hr 6201 A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to Simon Wiesenthal. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-12-20 1979-12-20 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. House Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20] IL R F000123 0 Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal of appropriate design to Simon Wiesenthal in recognition of his contribution to international justice through the documentation and location of war criminals from World War II. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
96-hr-6223 96 hr 6223 A bill to repeal a provision of law relating to the naming of a certain public facility in Baltimore. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-12-20 1979-12-20 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] GA D L000265 21 Repeals the provision designating the aquarium to be built by the city of Baltimore, Maryland, as the National Aquarium in Baltimore. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hjres-466 96 hjres 466 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week beginning June 15, 1980, as "National Oldtime Fiddlers Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-12-17 1979-12-17 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1] ID R S001138 0 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week beginning June 15, 1980, as "National Oldtime Fiddlers Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-sjres-124 96 sjres 124 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of June 16 through June 22, 1979, as "National Oldtime Fiddlers Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-12-11 1979-12-11 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 1 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of June 16 through June 22, 1980, as "National Oldtime Fiddlers Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-125 96 sjres 125 A joint resolution designating the "square dance" as the national folk dance of the United States of America. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-12-11 1979-12-11 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] TN D S000068 1 Designates the square dance as the national folk dance of the United States. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hjres-455 96 hjres 455 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating May 4, 1980, as "National Songwriters' Day". Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-12-05 1979-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] NY D A000052 0 Authorizes and requests the President to designate May 4, 1980, as "National Songwriters' Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-sjres-121 96 sjres 121 A joint resolution calling for a Constitutional amendment allowing voluntary prayer in public schools. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-11-30 1979-11-30 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 2 Constitutional Amendment - Permits voluntary prayer among lawfully assembled persons in public schools and public buildings. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hr-5947 96 hr 5947 A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to Louis L'Amour. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-11-26 1979-11-26 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. House Rep. Andrews, Mark [R-ND-At Large] ND R A000208 20 Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal of appropriate design to Louis L'Amour in recognition of his distinguished career as an author and his contributions to the Nation through his historically based works. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
96-hr-5931 96 hr 5931 A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase certain portraits painted by Gilbert Stuart. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-11-16 1979-11-16 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10] MA R H000440 0 Prohibits the use of Federal funds, unless specifically allowed by law, to purchase the Gilbert Stuart portraits of George and Martha Washington. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-sconres-48 96 sconres 48 A concurrent resolution providing for the acceptance of a statue of Mother Joseph of the Sisters of Providence presented by the State of Washington for the National Statuary Hall collection, and for other purposes. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-11-09 1980-04-01 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] WA D M000053 1 Accepts the statue of Mother Joseph of the Sisters of Providence from the State of Washington. Authorizes the temporary placement of such statue in the Capitol rotunda. Provides for the printing of a Senate document (and 5000 copies) concerning the presentation of such statue. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-hr-5821 96 hr 5821 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to allow the military departments to accept voluntary, uncompensated services from persons desiring to provide such services for military department museums. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-11-07 1979-11-07 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23] IL D P000522 1 Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to accept volunteer services for any military museum. States that such volunteers shall not be considered U. S. employees except in specified circumstances. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
96-hr-5791 96 hr 5791 Native Hawaiians Study Commission Act Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-11-02 1979-11-02 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] HI D A000069 2 Native Hawaiians Study Commission Act - Establishes the Native Hawaiians Study Commission to be composed of 15 members appointed by the President and to include one member from each of the following islands in the State of Hawaii: Hawaii, Molokai, Oahu Kauai, Maui, and Lanai. Sets forth operating procedures for such Commission. Declares that such Commission shall terminate upon the filing of its final report. Directs the Commission to: (1) conduct a thorough investigation of the events which led to the abdication of the indigenous government of Hawaii and its subsequent annexation by the United States; (2) assess and evaluate the economic and social needs of Native Hawaiians; and (3) conduct hearings on specified islands and other areas of the United States having a significant number of Native Hawaiians. Requires the Commission to publish a draft report of its findings within one year after its first meeting and to distribute copies to appropriate Federal and State agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations, and, upon request, to members of the public. Directs the Commission to issue a final report within nine months after publication of its draft report and to submit such final report to the President and appropriate Congressional committees. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed as: (1) constituting a jurisdictional act; (2) conferring or implying consent to sue the United States with respect to claims arising from actions which took place in Hawaii in 1893; or (3) reopening any past settlement involving land claims with any American Indian organization. 2025-09-02T13:54:00Z  
96-s-1953 96 s 1953 A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck medal to Louis L'Amour. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-10-30 1980-08-28 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Young, Milton R. [R-ND] ND R Y000047 10 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes the President, on behalf of Congress, to present a gold medal of appropriate design to Louis L'Amour in recognition of his distinguished career as an author and his contributions to the Nation through his historically based works. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
96-sjres-115 96 sjres 115 A joint resolution designating July 1980 as "National Porcelain Art Month". Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-10-16 1980-07-02 Public Law 96-299. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 36 Designates the month of July 1980 as "National Porcelain Art Month." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hjres-417 96 hjres 417 A joint resolution designating July 1980 as "National Porcelain Art Month". Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-10-11 1979-10-11 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8] MI D T000356 218 Designates the month of July, 1980, as "National Porcelain Art Month." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-5548 96 hr 5548 A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to Simon Wiesenthal. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-10-11 1980-03-03 Measure laid on table in House, S. 1792 passed in lieu. House Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] CT D D000388 53 (Measure laid on table in House, S. 1792 passed in lieu) Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal of appropriate design to Simon Wiesenthal in recognition of his contribution to international justice through the documentation and location of war criminals from World War II. Authorizes the appropriation of a specified sum after October 1, 1980, to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
96-hr-5518 96 hr 5518 Federal Artists Program Act of 1979 Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-10-09 1979-10-09 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20] NY D W000258 13 Federal Artists Program Act of 1979 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to establish a "Federal Artists Program" of Federal assistance to individual artists for employment in community-oriented and locally supported projects. Defines "artist" as an individual of demonstrated artistic ability who: (1) has completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a recognized professional training program and has at least two years of professional work experience as an artist or has at least four years of professional work experience as an artist; and (2) has received more than 20 percent of individual income from employment as an artist during any two calendar years occurring during the most recent four calendar years. Authorizes the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, any designated arts agency to establish programs to place artists with local sponsoring organizations to undertake artistic endeavors: (1) as a component of services provided by such organization; and (2) which serve the public by providing access to art experiences and enriching the environment and the quality of life. Bases eligibility as a designated arts agency on a public agency's or a private nonprofit organization's: (1) designation by any State or local government, or combinations thereof, as their official arts agency; and (2) experience in directly supporting the arts and artists through a grants program or advocacy on their behalf. Requires the applications for assistance of such agencies to include a comprehensive program plan with specified features. Directs the Chairman to: (1) establish criteria (with specified inclusions) and procedures for evaluating and selecting such applications; (2) seek recommendations from a panel of experts representing a diversity of geographic areas and cultural backgrounds before approving such applications; and (3) coordinate the administration of the Federal Artists Program with specified Federal, State, l… 2025-09-02T13:53:57Z  
96-hjres-410 96 hjres 410 A joint resolution welcoming his Holiness Pope John Paul II on his visit to the United States. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-09-27 1979-09-27 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] NY D A000052 1 Welcomes Pope John Paul II to the United States. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-hres-429 96 hres 429 A resolution commending Pope John Paul II, and welcoming him to the United States. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-09-26 1979-09-26 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9] NY D F000088 0 Welcomes Pope John Paul II to the United States. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-sconres-39 96 sconres 39 A concurrent resolution welcoming His Holiness Pope John Paul II on his visit to the United States. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-09-26 1979-09-26 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 0 Welcomes Pope John Paul II to the United States. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hr-5401 96 hr 5401 National Center of Afro-American History and Culture Act Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-09-25 1979-09-25 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Brown, Clarence, Jr. [R-OH-7] OH R B000910 66 National Center of Afro-American History and Culture Act - Establishes the National Afro-American History and Culture Commission which shall: (1) be responsible for the development of a definitive plan for the construction and operation of the National Center for Afro-American History and Culture; and (2) solicit subscriptions of funds from private sources to help meet costs of the construction, furnishing, and operation of the center, including the costs of acquiring works of art and artifacts. Allows the Commission to: (1) acquire by gift, purchase with appropriated or donated funds, transfer from any Federal or State agency, exchange, or otherwise acquire suitable land and interest in land in the vicinity of Wilberforce, Ohio, for the location of the headquarters of the center; (2) acquire appropriate works of art and any other real or personal property necessary for the establishment and operation of the center; and (3) sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any property acquired and designate any proceeds from such disposal for the benefit of the center. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by donation or purchase with donated or appropriated funds the Colonel Charles Young Home and adjacent lands in Wilberforce, Ohio, not to exceed 80 acres, which when acquired shall be known as the Wilberforce National Historic Site. 2025-09-02T13:53:53Z  
96-hres-422 96 hres 422 A resolution welcoming Pope John Paul II. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-09-25 1979-09-25 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD-1] SD D D000064 0 Welcomes Pope John Paul II to the United States. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-s-1814 96 s 1814 National Center for the Study of Afro-American History and Culture Act Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-09-25 1980-11-12 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. Senate Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] OH D G000236 1 (Measure passed Senate, amended) National Center for the Study of Afro-American History and Culture Act - Establishes the National Afro-American History and Culture Commission which shall: (1) be responsible for the development of a definitive plan for the construction and operation of the National Center for the Study of Afro-American History and Culture; and (2) solicit subscriptions of funds from private and public sources to help meet costs of the construction, furnishing, and operation of the center, including the costs of research programs and administration. Allows the Commission to: (1) acquire by gift, purchase with appropriated or donated funds, transfer from any Federal or State agency, exchange, or otherwise, suitable land and interest in land in the vicinity of Wilberforce, Ohio, for the location of the headquarters of the Center; (2) acquire any other real or personal property necessary for the establishment and operation of the Center; and (3) sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any property acquired and designate any proceeds from such disposal for the benefit of the Center. Sets forth the terms and conditions for membership on such Commission. Requires the Commission to report annually to Congress on the financial transactions and activities of the Commission. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
96-s-1786 96 s 1786 A bill to amend the Act of October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 953; 20 U.S.C. 65a), relating to the National Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, so as to authorize additional appropriations to the Smithsonian Institution for carrying out the purposes of said Act. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-09-21 1980-06-13 Public Law 96-268. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 2 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the National Museum Act of 1966 to authorize additional appropriations of $803,000 for fiscal year 1981 and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1982 to the Smithsonian Institution to carry out the purposes of the Act. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-s-1792 96 s 1792 A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to Simon Wiesenthal. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-09-21 1980-03-17 Public Law 96-211. Senate Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] SD D M000452 21 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 96-435) Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal of appropriate design to Simon Wiesenthal in recognition of his contribution to international justice through the documentation and location of war criminals from World War II. Authorizes the appropriation of a specified sum after October 1, 1980, to carry out the provision of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
96-hconres-190 96 hconres 190 A concurrent resolution welcoming his Holiness Pope John Paul II on his visit to the United States. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-09-20 1979-09-20 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Coughlin, Lawrence [R-PA-13] PA R C000807 78 Welcomes Pope John Paul II to the United States. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-hres-412 96 hres 412 A resolution of welcome for Pope John Paul II. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-09-20 1979-09-27 Measure passed House. House Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] KY D M000291 94 Welcomes Pope John Paul II to the United States. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-hr-5279 96 hr 5279 A bill to provide for the distribution within the United States of the International Communication Agency film entitled "Reflections: George Meany". Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-09-13 1979-11-16 Public Law 96-116. House Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] WI D Z000001 11 Directs the Director of the International Communication Agency to make available to the Administrator of General Services the film, "Reflections: George Meany", for distribution in the United States. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
96-hr-5023 96 hr 5023 A bill to amend the Act of October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 953; 20 U.S.C. 65a), relating to the National Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, so as to authorize additional appropriations to the Smithsonian Institution for carrying out the purposes of said Act. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-07-31 1979-07-31 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13] CA D M000794 2 Amends the National Museum Act of 1966 to authorize additional appropriations of $1,000,000 each year for fiscal years 1981, 1982, and 1983 to the Smithsonian Institution to carry out the purpose of the Act. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-s-1532 96 s 1532 John F. Kennedy Center Act Amendments of 1979 Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-07-17 1979-07-17 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 2 John F. Kennedy Center Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to include repair services among the services necessary for the operation of the Center. Directs the Secretary to provide a portion of the costs of such services. Credits tax-exempt contributions for specified events against the bond principal and interest due for parking facilities. Authorizes the Center to issue revenue bonds to retire the Center's debt to the concessionaire of the parking garage. 2025-09-02T13:56:15Z  
96-hr-4790 96 hr 4790 A bill to authorize the Camp Fire Girls of Cundys Harbor, Maine, to erect a monument on Maine Avenue in the District of Columbia. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-07-13 1979-07-13 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] ME R S000663 0 Authorizes the Camp Fire Girls of Cundys Harbor, Maine, to erect a monument on Maine Avenue in the District of Columbia entitled "The Maine Lobsterman. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to select a suitable site for such memorial and makes the Secretary responsible for the maintenance and care of such monument. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hjres-374 96 hjres 374 A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week of April 1 through April 7, 1980 as "National Mime Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-07-09 1979-07-09 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8] OH R K000190 50 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of April 1 through April 7, 1980, as "National Mime Week." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-sjres-94 96 sjres 94 A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week of April 1 through April 7, 1980, as "National Mime Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-07-09 1979-07-09 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 0 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of April 1 through April 7, 1980, as "National Mime Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hr-4673 96 hr 4673 Pacific Northwest Center Act Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-06-28 1979-06-28 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6] WA D D000327 0 Pacific Northwest Center Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Pacific Northwest Center for the Performing Arts in King County, Washington, and construct, operate, maintain, and improve facilities for the Center. Authorizes the Secretary to accept on behalf of the United States a donation of land from the State of Washington as the site of the center. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to accept funds from the State of Washington and private donors for use in the construction, operation, or maintenance of the center. Establishes a Pacific Northwest Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary of the Interior and to make recommendations concerning: (1) the optimal efficiency and appropriate participation by State and Federal Government and the private sector in the operation and maintenance of the Center; and (2) the activities to be carried on in the Center. 2025-09-02T13:53:36Z  
96-s-1429 96 s 1429 Museum Services Amendments of 1979 Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-06-27 1980-02-11 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 1 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Museum Services Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Museum Services Act to authorize the Director of the Institute of Museum Services to: (1) employ a limited number of personnel; (2) provide financial assistance to professional museum organizations for non-operational expenses for one-year periods; and (3) establish grant review procedures. Extends the authorization of appropriations through fiscal year 1982 to carry out the provisions of such Act. 2025-09-02T13:56:19Z  
96-s-1386 96 s 1386 An act to amend the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 and the Museum Services Act to extend the authorization of appropriations contained in such Acts, to amend the Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act to make certain changes in the coverage provisions of such Act, and for other purposes. Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-06-21 1980-12-04 Public Law 96-496. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 (Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 7153) Arts and Humanities Act of 1980 - =Title I: Amendments to National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965= - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to authorize the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts to establish and carry out a program of loans to groups or individuals for projects and productions of substantial artistic and cultural significance. Includes cultural diversity as a factor to be considered by the Chairman in making grants or loans under such Act. Directs the Chairman to provide support for programs for the arts at the local level. Defines "State" for the purpose of allocating funds in excess of the minimum grants to include specified jurisdictions having a population of 200,000 or more. Permits the Chairman to enter into interagency agreements on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis to promote or assist with the arts-related activities of other Federal agencies. Permits the use of program funds for such purpose. Authorizes the Chairman to establish and carry out a program of contracts with, or grants-in-aid to, public agencies and private nonprofit organizations on a national, State, or local level to assist cultural organizations and institutions and provide additional support for cooperative efforts undertaken by State art agencies and local art groups to promote effective arts activity at the State and local level. Eliminates financial assistance to State agencies for photography and film projects. Sets forth two options for States regarding the formation of State humanities councils: (1) a State- designated entity in existence upon the enactment of this Act for which such State shall provide funds to match Federal financial assistance in specified proportions; and (2) a grant recipient within such State which will assure the placement of four State-appointed members on its governing body and will provide funding equal to the amount of Federal financial assistance… 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
96-hr-4450 96 hr 4450 Afro-American Museum Act Arts, Culture, Religion 1979-06-13 1979-06-13 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Brown, Clarence, Jr. [R-OH-7] OH R B000910 32 Afro-American Museum Act - Establishes the Afro-American History and Culture Board which shall be responsible for the establishment of the National Museum of Afro-American History and Culture. Authorizes the museum to preserve, collect and display objects relating to the history and culture of Afro-Americans and to establish exhibits, curatorial services, library programs, archives programs, professional museum training programs and educational and extension services. Directs the Board to construct and operate the initial branch and headquarters of the museum in Wilberforce, Ohio, and to study the possibility of establishing other branches in different areas of the country. 2025-09-02T13:53:31Z  

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