ARTS AND HUMANITIES related term(s) Literature; Music and Dance

Amendments

Cuba: reaffirm solidarity with San Isidro Movement, condemn attacks against artistic freedoms, and call for repeal of laws that violate freedom of expression and release of detained artists, journalists, and activists (S. Res. 37), S1997 [15AP]

Appointments

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees, S1901 [13AP], S2245 [27AP], H1715 [8AP], H1725 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 305), S4925 [15JY]

Awards, medals, prizes: amend requirements for awarding National Medal of Science, National Medal of Arts, and National Technology and Innovation Medal and establish National Medal of Social Sciences (see S. 2927), S6893 [4OC] (see H.R. 5397), H5505 [28SE]

Barrett, Barbara M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 8), S822 [23FE] (see H.J. Res. 27), H730 [25FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit District of Columbia and each U.S. territory to provide statues honoring their citizens for placement in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 1422), H857 [26FE]

Children and youth: ensure certain Federal funds can be used to support arts education for students, and for youth and adults involved in justice system (see H.R. 5581), H5637 [15OC]

China: exclude from eligible foreign governments with which Federal employees may participate in cultural exchanges (see H.R. 4840), H4292 [29JY]

Commission of Fine Arts: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property in District of Columbia (see H.R. 5570), H5630 [12OC]

Copyrights: provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for use of sound recordings (see H.R. 4130), H3131 [24JN]

Cuba: reaffirm solidarity with Cuban people, condemn attacks against freedoms, and support democratic transition (see H. Res. 527), H3624 [13JY]

——— reaffirm solidarity with Cuban people in struggle for freedom, democracy, and human rights (see H. Res. 529), H3624 [13JY]

——— reaffirm solidarity with San Isidro Movement, condemn attacks against artistic freedoms, and call for repeal of laws that violate freedom of expression and release of detained artists, journalists, and activists (see S. Res. 37), S573 [8FE]

Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote foreign political agenda (see S. 577), S1026 [3MR] (see H.R. 1535), H1076 [3MR]

Dept. of Labor: award grants for arts and creative workforce programs (see S. 2858), S6704 [27SE] (see H.R. 5019), H4330 [13AU]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land in Louisiana to Eunice, LA (see S. 1620), S2522 [13MY] (see H.R. 3197), H2313 [13MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 3034), S7125 [20OC] (see H.R. 4372), H3610 [6JY]

Dept. of Transportation: allow local transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transit projects (see H.R. 2380), H1717 [8AP]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: provide exceptions from permitting and fee requirements for certain video or audio content creation conducted on certain land (see S. 1616), S2521 [13MY]

Embassies: prohibit funding for art in any U.S. embassy or consulate (see H.R. 278), H148 [12JA]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2233), H1689 [26MR]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 10), H50 [4JA] (see H.J. Res. 56), H4342 [20AU]

Great Britain: encourage return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece (see H. Res. 254), H1582 [18MR]

Hip Hop Celebration Day: designate (see S. Res. 331), S5177 [29JY] (see H. Res. 579), H4320 [6AU]

Hip Hop History Month: designate (see S. Res. 331), S5177 [29JY] (see H. Res. 579), H4320 [6AU]

Hip Hop Recognition Month: designate (see S. Res. 331), S5177 [29JY] (see H. Res. 579), H4320 [6AU]

Museums: provide additional space and resources for protection and preservation of national collections held by Smithsonian Institution and National Gallery of Art (see H.R. 1175), H534 [18FE]

Music and dance: tribute to Tejano musicians (see H. Res. 657), H4530 [17SE]

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 643), H4524 [14SE]

National Endowment for the Humanities: eliminate funding (see H.R. 29), H44 [4JA]

National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks: designate (see H. Res. 269), H1621 [23MR]

Pacheco, Johnny: tribute (see H. Res. 190), H1120 [8MR] (see H. Res. 367), H2141 [4MY]

Public Radio Music Day: designate (see S. Res. 444), S7790 [4NO] (see H. Res. 759), H6070 [1NO]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see S. Con. Res. 9), S2355 [29AP] (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2141 [4MY]

SBA: extend deadline for use of certain grants for shuttered venue operators (see S. 2889), S6779 [29SE] (see H.R. 5429), H5552 [29SE]

——— make companies that support venues and events eligible for grants under shuttered venue operators grant program (see S. 2743), S6497 [14SE] (see S. 3325), S8961 [7DE]

——— permit shuttered venue operators to receive shuttered venue operator grants and Paycheck Protection Program loans (see H.R. 1757), H1324 [10MR]

Sound recording and reproducing: empower independent music creator owners to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms regarding terms on which their music may be distributed (see H.R. 5713), H5872 [25OC]

Taxation: allow accelerated depreciation of certain qualified film and television and live theatrical productions in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 1741), H1323 [10MR]

——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see S. 2872), S6740 [28SE] (see H.R. 4750), H4248 [28JY]

U.S. Copyright Office: waive copyright registration fee for winners of Congressional Art Competition and Congressional App Competition (see S. 169), S248 [2FE] (see H.R. 704), H277 [2FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: clarify treatment of Alaska Native articles of handicraft containing nonedible migratory bird parts (see S. 2577), S5217 [30JY]

Remarks in House

ArtsFairfax (organization): tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1212 [5NO]

Barrett, Barbara M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (H.J. Res. 27), H2632 [20MY]

Batavia, NY: anniversary of Genesee Symphony Orchestra, E1035 [28SE]

Black Theatre Troupe, Inc.: anniversary, E963 [10SE]

Bloom, Ella: Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Art and Writing Competition Gold Key award recipient, E285 [19MR]

Bordentown, NJ: tribute to Bordentown Regional High School International Thespian Society Troupe 6803 for participation in Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat program, E123 [11FE]

Carrasco, Evita: Colorado 7th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition First Place Award recipient, E477 [4MY]

Commission of Fine Arts: prohibit exercising of authority over non-Federal property in District of Columbia (H.R. 5570), E1091 [12OC]

Cuba: reaffirm solidarity with Cuban people, condemn attacks against freedoms, and support democratic transition (H. Res. 527), H3823 [22JY]

——— reaffirm solidarity with Cuban people in struggle for freedom, democracy, and human rights, H3660, H3661 [19JY], H3678 [20JY], H3768, H3797, H3799, H3800 [21JY], H3914 [27JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H4052, H4053, H4054, H4057, H4066, H4067, H4079, H4080–H4082 [27JY]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit use of transit funds for art, non-functional landscaping, and sculptures or for paying cost of including artist on design team, H3542 [30JN]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Carr Center, H6132 [3NO], E1190 [3NO]

Epps, Mike: Madam Walker Legacy Center Inc., Walk of Fame inductee, E1251 [18NO]

Fourth Wall Films (company): National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Mid-America Chapter, Inc., Emmy Award recipient, E1345 [9DE]

Gautsch, Steven: Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Art and Writing Competition Silver Key and Honorable Mention award recipient, E284 [19MR]

Girl Named Tom (musical group): tribute, E1394 [23DE]

Guadalupe Dance Co.: anniversary, E1053 [30SE]

Hall, Katori: Pulitzer Prize for Drama recipient, E648 [15JN]

Jenkins, Lauryn K.: Colorado 7th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition Top Photography Award recipient, E478 [4MY]

Kern, Isabella: Pennsylvania 15th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition Award recipient, H3584 [1JY]

Lansdowne, PA: Lansdowne Theatre rehabilitation funding, H3678 [20JY]

Lopez Arreola, Pamela: Colorado 7th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition Top Drawing Award recipient, E475 [4MY]

Moffat, Quinne: Colorado 7th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition ‘‘Best in Show’’ Award recipient, E474 [4MY]

Moline, IL: Moline Public Library recipient of American Library Association ASGCLA/KLAS/NOD Award, E80 [1FE]

Mount Holly, NJ: tribute to Rancocas Valley Regional High School Thespian Troupe 1555, E128 [11FE]

National Hispanic Corporate Achievers (organization): tribute to Arte Mundial Gallery and Hispanic Museum, E1247 [17NO]

Neal, Mia: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Award for Makeup and Hairstyling recipient, H3092 [24JN]

Netherland-America Foundation: anniversary, H6329 [17NO], H6724 [1DE]

New Brunswick, NJ: anniversary of State Theatre New Jersey, E1167 [28OC]

Oil City, PA: tribute to Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry, H1074 [3MR]

Osborne, Emma: Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Art and Writing Competition Gold Key award recipient, E277 [19MR]

Ostriche, Kayla: Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Art and Writing Competition Honorable Mention award recipient, E282 [19MR]

Overstreet, Tadd: Wheat Ridge, CO, Cultural Commission Award and Sustainability Award recipient, E1008 [22SE]

Pedro-Pascual, Jessica: Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Art and Writing Competition Silver Key and Honorable Mention awards recipient, E277 [19MR]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 18th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition Award recipients, E603 [4JN]

——— tribute to Poiema Visual Arts, E1020 [24SE]

Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc.: tribute to merger, E743 [6JY]

Riley, Briella: Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Art and Writing Competition Honorable Mention award recipient, E286 [19MR]

Rolle, Sojourner Kincaid: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E694 [24JN]

Rothschild, Edward: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year Award recipient, E1072 [8OC]

Sau, Sheea: Colorado 7th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition ‘‘Best in Show’’ Award recipient, E476 [4MY]

SBA: provide grants for independent live music venue operators and talent representatives whose business has been affected by coronavirus pandemic, H886 [2MR]

Scott, Damion: Colorado 7th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition Top Mixed Media Award recipient, E477 [4MY]

Smithville, TN: anniversary of Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival, E741 [2JY]

Springfield, MO: tribute to Harmony House ‘‘Standing Together—Portraits and Stories of Domestic Abuse’’ project, E1179 [2NO]

U.S. Copyright Office: waive copyright registration fee for winners of Congressional Art Competition and Congressional App Competition (H.R. 704), H2980–H2982 [22JN], H3026 [23JN]

University of California, Santa Cruz: anniversary of African American Theater Arts Troupe, E149 [22FE]

University of Rochester: anniversary of Eastman School of Music, E1370 [14DE]

York Theatre Co.: tribute, E508 [12MY]

Remarks in Senate

Barrett, Barbara M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (H.J. Res. 27), S4501 [10JN]

Cooper, Cornelia Dozier: Somerset-Pulaski County, KY, Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Community Service Award recipient, S1670 [22MR]

Cuba: reaffirm solidarity with San Isidro Movement, condemn attacks against artistic freedoms, and call for repeal of laws that violate freedom of expression and release of detained artists, journalists, and activists (S. Res. 37), S1996 [15AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, S7117 [20OC]

Hip Hop Celebration Day: designate (S. Res. 331), S5193 [29JY]

Hip Hop History Month: designate (S. Res. 331), S5193 [29JY]

Hip Hop Recognition Month: designate (S. Res. 331), S5193 [29JY]

Nashville, TN: tribute to Grand Ol’ Opry 5,000th Saturday night broadcast, S7366 [26OC]

Public Radio Music Day: designate (S. Res. 444), S8055 [4NO]

SBA: provide grants for independent live music venue operators and talent representatives whose business has been affected by coronavirus pandemic, S1532 [16MR]

U.S. Copyright Office: waive copyright registration fee for winners of Congressional Art Competition and Congressional App Competition (H.R. 704), S4770 [24JN]

——— waive copyright registration fee for winners of Congressional Art Competition and Congressional App Competition (S. 169), S4860 [13JY]

Reports filed

Artistic Recognition for Talented Students (ARTS) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 169), S3985 [8JN]

Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4372) (H. Rept. 117–83), H3610 [6JY]

Reaffirm Solidarity With San Isidro Movement in Cuba, Condemn Attacks Against Artistic Freedoms, and Call for Repeal of Laws That Violate Freedom of Expression and Release of Detainees: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 37), S1765 [24MR]

Texts of

H.J. Res. 27, appoint Barbara M. Barrett as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, H2632 [20MY]

H.R. 704, Artistic Recognition for Talented Students (ARTS) Act, H2980 [22JN], H3027 [23JN]

S. 169, Artistic Recognition for Talented Students (ARTS) Act, S4860 [13JY]

S. Con. Res. 9, oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations, S2371 [29AP]

S. Res. 37, reaffirm solidarity with San Isidro Movement, condemn attacks against artistic freedoms, and call for repeal of laws that violate freedom of expression and release of detained artists, journalists, and activists in Cuba, S577 [8FE]

S. Res. 37, reaffirm solidarity with San Isidro Movement in Cuba, condemn attacks against artistic freedoms, and call for repeal of laws that violate freedom of expression and release of detained artists, journalists, and activists, S1997 [15AP]

S. Res. 305, African-American Music Appreciation Month, S4931 [15JY]

S. Res. 331, Hip Hop Celebration Day, Hip Hop Recognition Month, and Hip Hop History Month, S5182 [29JY]

S. Res. 444, Public Radio Music Day, S7799 [4NO]