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| 97-s-3112 | 97 | s | 3112 | National Art Bank Act of 1983 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-12-17 | 1982-12-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 1 | National Art Bank Act of 1983 - Establishes within the National Endowment for the Arts an Art Bank headed by a Director chosen by the Chairman of the Endowment. Authorizes the Director to: (1) appoint ad hoc juries of artists and art experts to assist in the selection of visual works of art; (2) select works of art with such juries' assistance; (3) provide for their safety; (4) make them available for loan to Federal supervisory authorities and to museums; (5) require those who receive fellowships in the visual arts from the Endowment to donate one of their works to the Art Bank; and (6) sponsor exhibitions. Requires the Director, when selecting work for purchase, to consider the quality of the work and the need to encourage unknown and geographically disparate artists. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984-1986. | 2025-08-29T19:51:53Z | |
| 97-s-3102 | 97 | s | 3102 | Cultural Property Repose Act of 1982 | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-12-14 | 1982-12-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 0 | Cultural Property Repose Act of 1982 - Prohibits a foreign state from bringing an action in any U.S. or State court to recover possession of or obtain damages related to any archaeological or ethnological material or any article of cultural property which has been in the United States for five years. Applies such prohibition to pending court proceedings. | 2025-08-29T19:51:54Z | |
| 97-hres-618 | 97 | hres | 618 | A resolution to commend Saint Paul's Church in Mount Vernon, New York, in recognition of its significant role in the development of the Bill of Rights. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-12-03 | 1982-12-03 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | O000134 | 0 | Commends Saint Paul's Church, in Mount Vernon, New York, in recognition of its role in the development of the Bill of Rights. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hr-7333 | 97 | hr | 7333 | Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-11-30 | 1982-11-30 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13] | OH | D | P000170 | 8 | Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act - Authorizes the President to enter into agreements with countries which are parties to the "Convention on the means of prohibiting and preventing the illicit import, export, and transfer of ownership of cultural property," to apply import restrictions on the archaeological or ethnological materials of requesting countries. Directs the President to seek a commitment of the requesting country to allow exchanges of such materials where such an exchange would not jeopardize such country's cultural patrimony. Prohibits the President from entering into such an agreement unless both the United States and the countries with significant import trade in such materials will apply import restrictions on such materials in concert. Authorizes the President to enter into such an agreement even though a country with significant import trade is not likely to impose import restrictions on such materials, if: (1) the restrictions are not essential for deterring a serious pillage situation; and (2) the application of import restrictions, by the United States and other nations with a significant import trade in such materials, would be a substantial help in detering a serious pillage situation. Provides for the suspension of import restrictions under such agreements and for the extension of such agreements. Requires the President to report to Congress on such agreements and on emergency import restrictions. Authorizes the President to impose emergency import restrictions. Limits such Presidential authority. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a list of the materials covered by any such agreement or emergency condition. Establishes a Cultural Property Advisory Committee to review requests and recommend whether: (1) an agreement should be consummated or extended; and (2) an emergency action should be implemented. Requires the Committee to review the effectiveness of such agreements or emergency actions. Declares that the Federal Advisory Committee Act shall apply to th… | 2025-08-29T19:50:17Z | |
| 97-sjres-262 | 97 | sjres | 262 | A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1982 as "National Christmas Seal Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-10-01 | 1982-10-19 | Became Public Law No: 97-355. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 1 | Designates November 1982 as National Christmas Seal Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sjres-255 | 97 | sjres | 255 | A joint resolution to designate the week of October 10, 1982, through October 16, 1982, as "Freedom Week U.S.A.". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-09-27 | 1982-10-01 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 9 | Designates October 10 through October 16, 1982, as Freedom Week, USA. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hres-593 | 97 | hres | 593 | A resolution honoring the work and achievements of the artist Allyn Cox, and recognizing those who made possible the program of beautifying the Capitol with historical murals. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-09-20 | 1982-09-20 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | H000367 | 0 | Designates September 21, 1982, as a time of special tribute to muralist Allyn Cox, N. A., D.F.A., and the art program sponsored by the United States Capitol Historical Society. Provides for a special program in the Old Senate Chamber on such date in recognition of the efforts of the Society, the artistic achievements of Allyn Cox, and the generosity of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. | 2023-05-11T13:00:51Z | |
| 97-hjres-596 | 97 | hjres | 596 | A joint resolution to commemorate the one-hundredth anniversary of Christ Church of Short Hills, New Jersey. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-09-16 | 1982-09-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | F000078 | 0 | Declares that Congress acknowledges the 100th anniversary of the Christ Church of Short Hills, New Jersey. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hr-7127 | 97 | hr | 7127 | Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-09-16 | 1982-09-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] | PA | D | E000043 | 0 | Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act - Authorizes the President to enter into agreements with countries, which are parties to the "Convention on the means of prohibiting and preventing the illicit import, export, and transfer of ownership of cultural property," to apply import restrictions on the archaeological or ethnological materials of requesting countries. Directs the President to seek a commitment of the requesting country to permit the exchange of such materials. Requires the President to report to Congress concerning such agreements. Authorizes the President to apply import restrictions in emergency situations. Limits such presidential authority. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to promulgate a list of the archaeological or ethnological materials covered by such agreements or emergency actions. Establishes a Cultural Property Advisory Committee to review requests and recommend whether an agreement should be consummated or an emergency action implemented. Requires the Committee to review the effectiveness of such agreements or emergency actions. Prohibits the importation into the United States of: (1) designated archaeological or ethnological materials, unless the appropriate country issues a document of lawful exportation; or (2) cultural articles stolen from a museum or a religious or secular institution. Sets forth procedures for temporary disposition, seizure, and forfeiture of articles under this Act. Exempts certain articles from this Act. Authorizes appropriations after September 30, 1983. | 2025-08-29T19:50:12Z | |
| 97-sconres-120 | 97 | sconres | 120 | A concurrent resolution to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Washington Cathedral. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-09-15 | 1982-09-29 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] | MO | R | D000030 | 0 | Pays tribute to the Washington Cathedral on its 75th anniversary. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sjres-243 | 97 | sjres | 243 | A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to designate October 15, 1982, as "National Poetry Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-09-13 | 1982-09-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] | AR | D | B001057 | 31 | Designates October 15, 1982, as National Poetry Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hres-576 | 97 | hres | 576 | A resolution to honor the work and achievements of Allyn Cox, N.A., D.F.A., Artist of the Capitol and those who made possible the program of beautifying the Capitol with historical murals. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-08-19 | 1982-08-19 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] | TX | D | P000328 | 1 | Designates September 21, 1982, as a time of special tribute to muralist Allyn Cox, N.A., D.F.A., and the art program sponsored by the United States Capitol Historical Society. Provides for a special program in the Old Senate Chamber on such date in recognition of the efforts of the Society, the artistic achievements of Allyn Cox, and the generosity of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 97-hjres-583 | 97 | hjres | 583 | A joint resolution designating the week of October 10 through October 16, 1982, as "Freedom Week USA". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-08-18 | 1982-08-18 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Gregg, Judd [R-NH-2] | NH | R | G000445 | 112 | Designates October 10 through October 16, 1982, as Freedom Week, USA. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-582 | 97 | hjres | 582 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate August 15, 1982 as "Will Rogers and Wiley Post Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-08-17 | 1982-08-17 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 0 | Requests the President to designate August 15,1982, as Will Rogers and Wiley Post Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sjres-230 | 97 | sjres | 230 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate August 15, 1982 as "Will Rogers and Wiley Post Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-08-12 | 1982-08-12 | Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 3 | Requests the President to designate August 15, 1982, as Will Rogers and Wiley Post's Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-559 | 97 | hjres | 559 | A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the third week in August every year as "America in Concert Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-08-02 | 1982-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] | TX | R | F000111 | 0 | Requests the President to designate the third week in August every year as America in Concert Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-557 | 97 | hjres | 557 | A joint resolution designating September 12, 1982 as "B'nai B'rith Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-07-29 | 1982-07-29 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22] | NY | D | B000472 | 45 | Designates September 12, 1982, as B'nai B'rith Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-550 | 97 | hjres | 550 | A joint resolution to authorize the President to proclaim October 15 of each year as National Poetry Day. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-07-27 | 1982-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] | FL | D | F000041 | 1 | Requests the President to designate October 15 of each year as National Poetry Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-542 | 97 | hjres | 542 | A joint resolution setting aside the third Saturday of June each year as "American Unity Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-07-21 | 1982-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Coats, Daniel [R-IN-4] | IN | R | C000542 | 0 | Designates the third Saturday in June of each year as American Unity Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-522 | 97 | hjres | 522 | A joint resolution designating June 27, 1982, through July 5, 1982, as "We Love America Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-06-23 | 1982-06-23 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Atkinson, Eugene V. [D-PA-25] | PA | D | A000329 | 2 | Designates the period from June 27 through July 5, 1982, as We Love America Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-501 | 97 | hjres | 501 | A joint resolution to designate June 10, 1982, as "Portuguese American Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-06-08 | 1982-06-08 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 1 | Designates June 10, 1982, as Portuguese American Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-492 | 97 | hjres | 492 | A joint resolution to designate September, 1982 as "National Sewing Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-05-25 | 1982-09-24 | See S.J.Res.205. | House | Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5] | TN | D | B000615 | 64 | Designates September 1982 as National Sewing Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-491 | 97 | hjres | 491 | A joint resolution designating the week beginning June 7, 1982, as "Azorean Heritage Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-05-20 | 1982-05-20 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10] | MA | R | H000440 | 0 | Designates the week beginning June 7, 1982, as Azorean Heritage Week. | 2025-03-14T17:22:30Z | |
| 97-hjres-489 | 97 | hjres | 489 | A joint resolution requesting the President to negotiate the creation of a U.S.--Soviet "Exchange for Peace" program. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-05-19 | 1982-05-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 47 | Declares that the United States and the Soviet Union should begin negotiating to create an exchange for peace program to provide an ongoing country-to-country exchange of individuals aged 15 through 19. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hjres-487 | 97 | hjres | 487 | A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim 1983 as the "Year of the Bible". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-05-13 | 1982-05-13 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22] | CA | R | M000926 | 219 | Requests the President to designate 1983 as Year of the Bible. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sres-387 | 97 | sres | 387 | A resolution to acclaim the New World Festival of the Arts, to be held throughout Greater Miami and Dade County, Florida, June 4, 1982, through June 26, 1982, as a major cultural and artistic event. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-05-06 | 1982-05-26 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] | FL | D | C000356 | 30 | Extends the congratulations of the Senate to the people and leaders of Greater Miami and Dade County, Florida, for their efforts in the production of the New World Festival of the Arts. Acclaims the Festival as a major cultural and artistic event. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-sjres-194 | 97 | sjres | 194 | A joint resolution to provide for the appointment of Nancy Hanks as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-05-04 | 1982-09-18 | Became Public Law No: 97-260. | Senate | Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] | AZ | R | G000267 | 2 | Appoints Nancy Hanks to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 97-hr-6253 | 97 | hr | 6253 | A bill to provide for the appointment of Nancy Hanks as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-05-03 | 1982-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2] | MA | D | B000600 | 2 | Appoints Nancy Hanks to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 97-hjres-470 | 97 | hjres | 470 | A joint resolution designating May 28 through May 30, 1982, as "Polish Singers Alliance Days". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-04-29 | 1982-04-29 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 0 | Designates May 29 through May 30, 1982, as Polish Singers Alliance Days. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sres-381 | 97 | sres | 381 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate in support of "Solidarity Sunday". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-04-28 | 1982-04-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 31 | Expresses the sense of the Senate in support of "Solidarity Sunday" (relating to the treatment of Jews in the Soviet Union). | 2023-05-11T13:13:02Z | |
| 97-s-2390 | 97 | s | 2390 | 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 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-06-14 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the National Museum Act of 1966 to authorize appropriations through FY 1985 for the purposes of the Director of the National Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 97-hconres-309 | 97 | hconres | 309 | A concurrent resolution to congratulate Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, on the celebration of its seventieth anniversary. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-04-06 | 1982-04-06 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] | MI | D | F000270 | 133 | Congratulates Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, on the celebration of its 70th anniversary. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hr-6089 | 97 | hr | 6089 | 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 | 1982-04-06 | 1982-04-06 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2] | MA | D | B000600 | 3 | Amends the National Museum Act of 1966 to authorize appropriations through FY 1985 for the Smithsonian Institution. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 97-hres-420 | 97 | hres | 420 | A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives concerning "Solidarity Sunday". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-03-31 | 1982-04-29 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9] | NJ | R | H000722 | 92 | Declares that the House of Representatives supports Solidarity Sunday. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sjres-181 | 97 | sjres | 181 | A joint resolution to authorize and designate the President to issue a proclamation designating April 25 through May 2, 1982, as "Jewish Heritage Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-03-31 | 1982-04-22 | Senate passed companion measure H.J.RES. 448 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 30 | Requests the President to designate April 25 through May 2, 1982, as Jewish Heritage Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-448 | 97 | hjres | 448 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 25 through May 2, 1982, as "Jewish Heritage Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-03-30 | 1982-04-28 | Became Public Law No: 97-173. | House | Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | A000052 | 233 | Requests the President to designate April 25 through May 2, 1982, as Jewish Heritage Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sjres-176 | 97 | sjres | 176 | A joint resolution to designate April 4, 1982, as the "National Day of Reflection". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-03-25 | 1982-03-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 1 | Authorizes the President to designate April 4, 1982, as the National Day of Reflection. Notes that such date coincides with the 80th birthday of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, head of the Lubavitch movement. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-sjres-165 | 97 | sjres | 165 | A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim 1983 as the "Year of the Bible". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-03-15 | 1982-10-04 | Became Public Law No: 97-280. | Senate | Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] | CO | R | A000219 | 33 | Requests the President to designate 1983 as Year of the Bible. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-431 | 97 | hjres | 431 | A joint resolution designating the week beginning June 7, 1982, as "National Theatre Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-03-10 | 1982-06-16 | See S.J.Res.131. | House | Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-18] | NY | R | G000417 | 71 | Designates the week beginning June 7, 1982, as National Theater Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hr-5659 | 97 | hr | 5659 | An act to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to construct a building for the National Museum of African Art and a center for Eastern art together with structures for related educational activities in the area south of the original Smithsonian Institution Building adjacent to Independence Avenue at Tenth Street, Southwest, in the city of Washington. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-03-02 | 1982-06-24 | Became Public Law No: 97-203. | House | Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2] | MA | D | B000600 | 7 | (Measure passed House, amended) Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to contruct a building for the Museum of African Art and a center for Eastern art in the area south of the original Smithsonian Institution Building, Washington, D.C. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of such funds, except for planning, administration and architectural or other consulting services, until sufficient funds to complete construction become available from private donations or from other non-Federal sources. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hres-374 | 97 | hres | 374 | A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives in congratulating Hadassah on its 70th anniversary. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-02-24 | 1982-03-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] | PA | R | M000399 | 82 | Congratulates Hadassah on the celebration of its 70th anniversary. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-s-2134 | 97 | s | 2134 | A bill authorizing appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior for services necessary to the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-02-24 | 1982-06-09 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] | VT | R | S000776 | 0 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 97-458) Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 97-hr-5566 | 97 | hr | 5566 | A bill authorizing appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior for services necessary to the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-02-23 | 1982-06-24 | Became Public Law No: 97-202. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 3 | (Measure passed House, amended) Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-sjres-147 | 97 | sjres | 147 | A joint resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning April 25, 1982, and ending May 1, 1982, as "National Dance Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-02-23 | 1982-02-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 0 | Requests the President to designate the week of April 25 through May 1, 1982, as National Dance Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-sjres-145 | 97 | sjres | 145 | A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim "National Orchestra Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-02-10 | 1982-05-24 | Became Public Law No: 97-183. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 38 | Requests the President to designate the week of June 13, 1982, as National Orchestra Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-sconres-62 | 97 | sconres | 62 | A concurrent resolution to congratulate Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America on the celebration of its 70th anniversary. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1982-02-03 | 1982-05-11 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 40 | Congratulates Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, on the celebration of its 70th anniversary. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-375 | 97 | hjres | 375 | A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week beginning June 13, 1982, as "National Orchestra Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-12-11 | 1982-05-24 | See S.J.Res.145. | House | Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20] | NY | D | W000258 | 223 | Requests the President to designate the week of June 13, 1982, as "National Orchestra Week". | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sjres-131 | 97 | sjres | 131 | A joint resolution designating "National Theatre Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-16 | Became Public Law No: 97-194. | Senate | Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] | NE | D | E000284 | 31 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Requests the President to designate the week of June 7 through June 13, 1982, as National Theatre Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-361 | 97 | hjres | 361 | A joint resolution to grant official recognition to the International Ballet Competition. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-24 | Became Public Law No: 97-181. | House | Rep. Dowdy, Wayne [D-MS-4] | MS | D | D000466 | 4 | Recognizes the international ballet competition held in Jackson, Mississippi, as the official ballet competition within the United States. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 97-sjres-127 | 97 | sjres | 127 | A joint resolution to grant official recognition to the International Ballet Competition. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-05 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 12 | Recognizes the international ballet competition held in Jackson, Mississippi, as the official ballet competition within the United States. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 97-s-1723 | 97 | s | 1723 | Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-10-07 | 1982-09-15 | Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 1 | Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act - Authorizes the President to enter into agreements with countries which are parties to the "Convention on the means of prohibiting and preventing the illicit import, export, and transfer of ownership of cultural property," to apply import restrictions on the archaeological or ethnological materials of requesting countries. Directs the President to seek a commitment of the requesting country to permit the exchange of such materials. Provides for the entering into force of such agreements, the suspension of import restrictions under the agreements, and the extension of the agreements. Requires the President to report to Congress on such agreements and on emergency import restrictions. Authorizes the President to impose emergency import restrictions. Limits such Presidential authority. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make a list of the materials covered by any such agreement or emergency condition. Establishes a Cultural Property Advisory Committee to review requests and recommend whether an agreement should be consummated or extended or an emergency action implemented. Requires the Committee to review the effectiveness of such agreements or emergency actions. Prohibits the importation into the United States of: (1) designated archaeological or ethnological materials unless the appropriate country issues a document of lawful exportation; and (2) cultural articles stolen from a museum or a religious or secular institution. Sets forth procedures for temporary disposition, seizure, and forfeiture of articles under this Act. Exempts certain articles from this Act. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-29T19:51:14Z | |
| 97-hr-4647 | 97 | hr | 4647 | A bill to award special Congressional gold medals to Fred Waring, the widow of Joe Louis, and Louis L'Amour. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-09-30 | 1982-08-26 | Became Public Law No: 97-246. | House | Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] | PA | D | G000105 | 224 | Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal to Fred Waring, Louis L'Amour, and the widow of Joe Louis. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of each medal. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 97-hres-234 | 97 | hres | 234 | A resolution commending the Cultural Laureate Program. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-09-30 | 1981-10-13 | Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits. | House | Rep. Wampler, William C. [R-VA-9] | VA | R | W000121 | 49 | Commends the cultural laureate program and encourages establishment of the laureate in each of the States and in the Nation. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-s-1596 | 97 | s | 1596 | A bill to amend the Act relating to the Commission of Fine Arts to provide for private donations. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-08-03 | 1981-08-03 | Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Permits the Commission of Fine Arts to accept private donations. Deems such donations a gift to the United States for tax purposes. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 97-hr-4299 | 97 | hr | 4299 | A bill to provide an opportunity to individuals to make financial contributions in connection with the payment of their Federal income tax, for the advancement of the arts and the humanities. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-07-28 | 1981-07-28 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3] | AR | R | H000124 | 0 | Permits taxpayers to designate on their income tax returns an election to contribute any portion of their income tax refunds or any additional contributions forwarded with the returns to the support of the National Endowment for the Arts (Arts Endowment) or the National Endowment for the Humanities (Humanities Endowment) or both. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to modify income tax return forms to notify taxpayers of their option to contribute. Authorizes the transfer of designated amounts at least quarterly to the Arts Endowment and the Humanities Endowment. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 97-sjres-99 | 97 | sjres | 99 | A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a special gold medal to Fred Waring. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-07-21 | 1981-07-21 | Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 1 | Directs the President to award a special gold medal to Fred Waring. Stipulates that funds may not be appropriated under this Act for any period before October 1, 1981. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 97-sres-178 | 97 | sres | 178 | A resolution to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Robert Mills. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-07-17 | 1981-07-31 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 1 | Commemorates the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Robert Mills in recognition of his contribution to architecture in the United States. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-306 | 97 | hjres | 306 | A joint resolution designating the composition known as "The Stars and Stripes Forever" as the national march of the United States. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-07-10 | 1981-08-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Latta, Delbert L. [R-OH-5] | OH | R | L000116 | 0 | Designates the John Philip Sousa composition known as "The Stars and Stripes Forever" as the National march of the United States. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-s-1431 | 97 | s | 1431 | National Library and Information Services Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-06-25 | 1981-07-07 | Referred to Subcommittee on Education. | Senate | Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] | VT | R | S000776 | 3 | National Library and Information Services Act - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1983 through 1987 to make grants to States for: (1) interlibrary cooperation programs under title I of this Act; (2) public library services under title II; (3) public library construction under title III; (4) public library programs to meet special user needs under title IV; and (5) planning and development, public awareness, and library personnel training programs under title V. Sets forth procedures relating to such appropriations and their availability. Directs the Secretary of Education to make allotments of such appropriations to States according to specified formulas and procedures. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1983 through 1987 for program evaluation. Directs the Secretary to pay from such allotments, to each State which has an approved basic State plan, an annual program, and a long-range program, an amount equal to the Federal share of the total sums expended by such State and its political subdivisions in carrying out such plan. Conditions such payment on a determination of the availability of specified sums from State and local sources. Sets forth formulas for determining the Federal share of programs under this Act (100 percent of costs under titles I, IV, and V; a sliding scale from 33 to 66 percent, based on each State's per capita income, of the costs under titles II and III, with specified exceptions for certain territories and possessions of the United States). Establishes in the Department of Education an Office of Libraries and Learning Technologies, to be headed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary. Directs the Secretary, through such Office, to carry out financial assistance programs authorized under this Act and to encourage, assist, and administer various other programs relating to library and information services. Sets forth the administrative authority of the Secretary under this Act. Requires that any State, in order to receive its allotment for any purpose under this Act: (1) have a … | 2025-08-29T19:51:12Z | |
| 97-hjres-296 | 97 | hjres | 296 | A joint resolution to provide for the designation of January 8, 1982, as "National Elvis Presley Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-06-23 | 1981-07-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8] | TN | D | F000261 | 14 | Requests the President to designate January 8, 1982, as "National Elvis Presley Day." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sres-155 | 97 | sres | 155 | A resolution saluting the fiftieth anniversary of Radio City Music Hall. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-06-19 | 1981-09-16 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 27 | Expresses the recognition of the Senate of the fiftieth anniversary of Radio City Music Hall. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-273 | 97 | hjres | 273 | A joint resolution to designate the third Sunday in September 1981 as "National Ministers Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-06-02 | 1981-06-08 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Crane, Daniel B. [R-IL-22] | IL | R | C000871 | 46 | Requests the President to designate the third Sunday in September, 1981, as "National Ministers Day." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hres-145 | 97 | hres | 145 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the week commencing on June 7, 1981, should be designated as "National Italian-American Heritage Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-06-02 | 1981-06-04 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | R000262 | 102 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the week commencing on June 7, 1981, should be designated as "National Italian-American Heritage Week." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hr-3727 | 97 | hr | 3727 | Small Community Library Services Assistance Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-05-28 | 1981-06-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] | CA | D | P000047 | 0 | Small Community Library Services Assistance Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to assist counties in providing public library services in small communities. Sets forth provisions relating to applications, approval, payments, records, and withholding of such grant payments. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:48:54Z | |
| 97-hconres-139 | 97 | hconres | 139 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should confer the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon Kathryn Elizabeth (Kate) Smith. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-05-20 | 1981-06-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 42 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should confer the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon Kathryn Elizabeth (Kate) Smith. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sres-138 | 97 | sres | 138 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate in support of "Solidarity Sunday". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-05-19 | 1981-05-19 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 28 | Expresses the sense of the Senate in support of "Solidarity Sunday" (relating to the treatment of Jews in the Soviet Union). | 2023-05-11T13:12:44Z | |
| 97-hjres-257 | 97 | hjres | 257 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of May 17, 1981, through May 23, 1981, as "U.S.O. Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-05-18 | 1981-05-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22] | CA | R | M000926 | 0 | Requests the President to designate the week of May 17 through May 23, 1981, as "U.S.O. Week." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-258 | 97 | hjres | 258 | A joint resolution designating May 29 through May 31 of 1981 as "Polish Singers Alliance Days". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-05-18 | 1981-05-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 0 | Requests the President to designate May 29, 30, and 31, 1981, as "Polish Singers Alliance Days." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-s-1209 | 97 | s | 1209 | An original bill authorizing appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior for services necessary to the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-05-15 | 1981-11-03 | Became Public Law No: 97-73. | Senate | Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] | VT | R | S000776 | 0 | Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1982 for services necessary to the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, including maintenance, security and janitorial services. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 97-hconres-133 | 97 | hconres | 133 | A concurrent resolution authorizing concerts by the National Symphony on Capitol Grounds. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-05-13 | 1981-05-21 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9] | IL | D | Y000013 | 0 | Permits the National Park Service to sponsor four National Symphony Orchestra concerts annually on the Capitol Grounds. Authorizes construction of a bandstand, sound amplification devices, and related structures and equipment for such concerts. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 97-sjres-80 | 97 | sjres | 80 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of May 17, 1981, through May 23, 1981, as "U.S.O. Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-05-11 | 1981-05-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 40 | Requests the President to designate the week of May 17 through May 23, 1981, as "U.S.O. Week". | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hr-3377 | 97 | hr | 3377 | A bill authorizing appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior for services necessary to the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-20 | Other Measure S.1209 Passed House in Lieu. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 3 | Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1982 for services necessary to the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, including maintenance, security, and janitorial services. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hr-3347 | 97 | hr | 3347 | A bill to provide an opportunity for taxpayers to make financial contributions, in connection with the payment of their Federal income tax, for the advancement of the arts and the humanities. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-04-30 | 1981-05-08 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-9] | WI | R | S000244 | 0 | Permits taxpayers to designate on their income tax returns an election to contribute any portion of their income tax refunds or any additional contributions forwarded with the returns to support of the arts or the humanities. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to modify income tax return forms to notify taxpayers of their option to contribute. Authorizes the transfer of 50 percent of amounts designated for the support of the arts to the National Endowment for the Arts (Arts Endowment) and 50 percent of amounts so designated, on a proportionate basis, to State arts agencies. Treats payments of funds to the Arts Endowment and to such agencies as donations from private persons and not as Federal assistance. Imposes restrictions on the use of transferred funds for administrative expenses or for research projects or studies. Sets forth requirements for the use of specified percentages of funds transferred to the Arts Endowment or to a State arts agency. Authorizes the transfer of 80 percent of amounts designated for the support of the humanities to the National Endowment for the Humanities (Humanities Endowment) and 20 percent of amounts so designated, on a proportionate basis, to State humanities entities. Treats payments of funds to the Humanities Endowment and to such entities as donations from private persons and not as Federal assistance. Imposes restrictions on the use of funds transferred to the Humanities Endowment for administrative expenses. Sets forth requirements for the use of specified percentages of funds transferred to the Humanities Endowment or to a State humanities entity. Prohibits any entity to which funds are paid under this Act from requiring any applicant for funds to meet any matching requirement. Prohibits the use of funds raised under this Act for grants to any endowment funds or for other investment purposes. Limits grants made to institutions from funds received under this Act according to the operating budgets of the institutions. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 97-sres-118 | 97 | sres | 118 | A resolution commending the Cultural Laureate Program. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-04-30 | 1981-09-23 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA] | VA | I | B001209 | 1 | Commends the cultural laureate program and encourages establishment of the laureate in each of the various States and in the Nation. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-s-1035 | 97 | s | 1035 | A bill to provide an opportunity to individuals to make financial contributions, in connection with the payment of their Federal income tax, for the advancement of the arts and the humanities. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-04-29 | 1981-10-30 | Subcommittee on Taxation and Debt Management. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 3 | Permits taxpayers to designate on their income tax returns an election to contribute any portion of their income tax refunds or any additional contributions forwarded with the returns to the support of the National Endowment for the Arts (Arts Endowment) or the National Endowment for the Humanities (Humanities Endowment), or both. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to modify income tax return forms to notify taxpayers of their option to contribute. Authorizes the transfer of designated amounts at least quarterly to the Arts Endowment and the Humanities Endowment. Imposes restrictions on the use of funds so transferred for administrative expenses. Directs the transfer of all such amounts to State arts agencies and State voluntary councils. Treats payments of funds to such agencies as donations from private persons and not as Federal assistance. Requires the use of amounts transferred to State agencies under this Act for grants for activities within the State. Imposes a 50 percent matching requirement on State agencies receiving assistance under this Act. Limits the total grant to 30 percent of the cost of any project for which a charge is made to the general public. Prohibits the use of funds raised under this Act for grants to any endowment funds or for other investment purposes. | 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z | |
| 97-hjres-239 | 97 | hjres | 239 | A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to designate the week beginning June 21, 1981, as "National Oldtime Fiddlers Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-04-28 | 1981-05-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1] | ID | R | C000858 | 0 | Requests the President to designate the week beginning June 21, 1981, as "National Oldtime Fiddlers Week." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-s-886 | 97 | s | 886 | 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 | 1981-04-07 | 1981-04-15 | Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Bureau of the Mint. | Senate | Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND] | ND | R | A000208 | 3 | Authorizes the President to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to Louis L'Amour. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medal. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 97-sres-109 | 97 | sres | 109 | A resolution proclaiming "National Mime Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-04-07 | 1981-04-07 | Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Declares the week of April 1 through 7 as "National Mime Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-223 | 97 | hjres | 223 | A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a special gold medal to Fred Waring. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-04-01 | 1981-09-14 | Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] | PA | D | G000105 | 242 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal to Fred Waring, Louis L'Amour and the widow of Joe Louis. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of each medal. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 97-s-778 | 97 | s | 778 | A bill to amend Public Law 96-36 to authorize additional funds to plan for the development of the area south of the original Smithsonian Institution Building adjacent to Independence Avenue at Tenth Street, Southwest, in the city of Washington. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-03-24 | 1981-11-06 | Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] | AZ | R | G000267 | 1 | Authorizes the appropriation of a specified sum to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan for the development of the area south of the original Smithsonian Building in Washington, D.C. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 97-hr-2632 | 97 | hr | 2632 | A bill to amend Public Law 96-36 to authorize additional funds to plan for the development of the area south of the original Smithsonian Institution Building adjacent to Independence Avenue at Tenth Street, Southwest, in the city of Washington. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-03-19 | 1981-08-04 | Placed on Union Calendar No: 148. | House | Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2] | MA | D | B000600 | 2 | Authorizes the appropriation of a specified sum to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan for the development of the area south of the original Smithsonian Building in Washington, D.C. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 97-sjres-49 | 97 | sjres | 49 | A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim July 4 of each year as "Independence Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-03-19 | 1981-03-19 | Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Requests the President to designate July 4 of each year as "Independence Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-sres-100 | 97 | sres | 100 | A resolution to honor Joseph Rosenthal for his contributions as a photographer. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-03-17 | 1981-03-17 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] | CA | R | H000384 | 1 | Commends Joseph Rosenthal for his distinguished career as a photographer. | 2023-05-11T13:12:41Z | |
| 97-sjres-42 | 97 | sjres | 42 | A joint resolution designating the third Sunday in September as "National Ministers Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-03-03 | 1981-08-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 29 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Requests the President to designate September 20, 1981, as "National Ministers Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hres-85 | 97 | hres | 85 | A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives in support of "Solidarity Sunday". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-02-25 | 1981-05-28 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] | NY | D | B000432 | 129 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives in support of "Solidarity Sunday" (relating to the treatment of Jews in the Soviet Union). | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sjres-32 | 97 | sjres | 32 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President of the United States to proclaim the week of February 16-22, 1982 and every year hereafter as national "League of United Latin American Citizen's (LULAC) Week." | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-02-19 | 1981-02-19 | Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 0 | Requests the President to designate the week of February 16 through February 22, 1982, and every year thereafter, as national "League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-176 | 97 | hjres | 176 | A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating March 1982, as "Youth Art Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-02-17 | 1981-02-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] | PA | D | Y000014 | 63 | Requests the President to designate March, 1982, as "Youth Art Month." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-s-2102 | 97 | s | 2102 | A bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to construct a building for the Museum of African Art and a center for Eastern art together with structures for related educational activities in the area south of the original Smithsonian Institution building adjacent to Independence Avenue at Tenth Street, Southwest, in the city of Washington. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-02-11 | 1982-06-09 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] | AZ | R | G000267 | 2 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration with amendment, S. Rept. 97-433) Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct a building for the Museum of African Art and a center for Eastern art in the same area south of the original Smithsonian Institution Building, Washington, D.C. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983. Prohibits the expenditure of funds other than for planning or consulting until enough money is available from non-Federal sources to complete the buildings. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 97-s-469 | 97 | s | 469 | A bill to amend the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 to provide for the office of Poet Laureate of the United States. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-02-06 | 1981-02-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Education. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 0 | Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 to establish the Office of Poet Laureate of the United States. Sets forth the duties and terms of such office. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 97-sjres-29 | 97 | sjres | 29 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the calendar week beginning with the first Sunday in June of each year as "National Garden Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-02-06 | 1982-12-21 | Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 32 | (Measure passed House, amended) Requests the President to designate the week of June 5 through 11, 1983, as National Garden Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-171 | 97 | hjres | 171 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim May 7 of each year as a National Day of Prayer. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-02-05 | 1981-02-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31] | NY | R | M000808 | 0 | Requests the President to designate May 7 of each year as a National Day of Prayer. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-s-426 | 97 | s | 426 | Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-02-05 | 1981-02-05 | Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 1 | Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act - Authorizes the President to enter into agreements with countries, which are parties to the "Convention on the means of prohibiting and preventing the illicit import, export, and transfer of ownership of cultural property," to apply import restrictions on the archaeological or ethnological materials of requesting countries. Directs the President to seek a commitment of the requesting country to permit the exchange of such materials. Requires the President to report to Congress concerning such agreements. Authorizes the President to apply import restrictions in emergency situations. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to promulgate a list of the archaeological or ethnological materials covered by such agreements or emergency actions. Establishes a Cultural Property Advisory Committee to review requests and recommend whether an agreement should be consummated or an emergency action implemented. Requires the Committee to review the effectiveness of such agreements or emergency actions. Prohibits the importation into the United States of: (1) designated archaeological or ethnological materials unless the appropriate country issues a document of lawful exportation; or (2) cultural articles stolen from a museum or a religious or secular institution. Sets forth procedures for temporary disposition, seizure, and forfeiture of articles under this Act. Exempts certain articles from this Act. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-29T19:50:45Z | |
| 97-hjres-155 | 97 | hjres | 155 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating May 3 through May 10, 1981, as "Jewish Heritage Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-02-03 | 1981-05-01 | Became Public Law No: 97-10. | House | Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | A000052 | 235 | Requests the President to designate the week of May 3 through May 10, 1981, as "Jewish Heritage Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-sjres-20 | 97 | sjres | 20 | A joint resolution to designate the month of April, 1981 as Gospel Music Month. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-01-23 | 1981-04-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 27 | Requests the President to designate the month of April 1981 as "Gospel Music Month." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-109 | 97 | hjres | 109 | A joint resolution designating April 1981 as "Gospel Music Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-01-22 | 1981-02-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8] | NC | D | H000448 | 0 | Requests the President to designate the month of April 1981 as "Gospel Music Month." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hr-1042 | 97 | hr | 1042 | A bill to provide an opportunity for taxpayers to make financial contributions, in connection with the payment of their Federal income tax, for the advancement of the arts. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-01-22 | 1981-02-13 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14] | NY | D | R000232 | 52 | Permits taxpayers to designate on their income tax returns an election to contribute any portion of their income tax refunds or any additional contributions forwarded with the returns to the support of the arts. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to modify income tax return forms to notify taxpayers of their option to contribute. Authorizes the payment of 100 percent of taxpayer refunds or contributions designated for the support of the arts to the National Endowment for the Arts (Arts Endowment). Directs the transfer of all such amounts, on a proportionate basis, to State arts agencies. Treats payments of funds to State agencies as donations from private persons and not as Federal assistance. Directs the transfer of amounts transferred to State agencies under this Act, on a proportionate basis, to local arts agencies. Imposes restrictions on the use of funds transferred to the Arts Endowment or State or local arts agencies for administrative purposes. Prohibits any local agency to which funds are paid under this Act from requiring any applicant for funds to meet any matching requirement. Prohibits the use of funds raised under this Act for grants to any endowment funds or for other investment purposes. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 97-sjres-14 | 97 | sjres | 14 | A joint resolution to designate the first day of May of each year as "Freedom Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-01-21 | 1981-01-21 | Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] | DE | D | B000444 | 0 | Requests the President to designate the first day of May of each year as "Freedom Day." Repeals existing Federal law which designates the first day of May as "Law Day, U.S.A." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-102 | 97 | hjres | 102 | A joint resolution designating the week beginning June 1, 1981, as "National Garden Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-01-20 | 1981-02-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-2] | OH | D | L000508 | 213 | Requests the President to designate the first full week of June of each year as "National Garden Week." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-90 | 97 | hjres | 90 | A joint resolution designating the first Sunday of October in every year as "National Choir Recognition Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-01-19 | 1981-02-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37] | NY | D | N000163 | 1 | Requests the President to designate the first Sunday of October in every year as "National Choir Recognition Day." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-sres-21 | 97 | sres | 21 | A resolution to commend James duMaresq Clavell for his contributions to literature. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1981-01-06 | 1981-01-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] | CA | R | H000384 | 19 | Commends James duMaresq Clavell for his contributions to literature. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z |
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