MUSIC AND DANCE related term(s) Arts and Humanities

Amendments

Federal aid programs: provide coronavirus relief for restaurants, gyms, minor league sports teams, border business, live venue service providers, exclave businesses, and transportation services providers (S. 4008), S2625 [19MY]

Articles and editorials

Bluegrass Capital of the World, S21 [4JA]

While Following Grateful Dead Tribute Bands, a Romantic Turn, S4425 [6SE]

Bills and resolutions

African-American Music Appreciation Month: designate (see S. Res. 693), S3160 [23JN] (see H. Res. 1215), H5930 [1JY]

Arts and humanities: address systemic racism and advance equity (see H.R. 7627), H4607 [28AP]

——— promote and support local arts and creative economy (see S. 3560), S496 [2FE] (see H.R. 6569), H916 [2FE]

Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, VA: designate outdoor amphitheater as Rick Boucher Amphitheater (see S. 3873), S1253 [17MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 74), H1131 [18FE]

Chuck Brown Day: designate (see H. Res. 1324), H7712 [16AU]

Copyrights: define and provide for accommodation and designation of technical measures to identify, protect, or manage copyrighted works (see S. 3880), S1253 [17MR] (see H.R. 9541), H9852 [14DE]

——— limit term of new copyrights and apply new limit retroactively (see S. 4178), S2420 [10MY] (see H.R. 8250), H5923 [28JN]

——— provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for use of sound recordings (see S. 4932), S4969 [22SE]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of re-establishing New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (see H.R. 8301), H5939 [7JY]

Federal Rules of Evidence: limit admissibility of evidence of defendant’s creative or artistic expression against such defendant in criminal proceeding (see H.R. 8531), H7254 [27JY]

Foreign countries: authorize music-related exchange programs facilitated by Dept. of State and relevant private sector partnerships (see S. 4195), S2492 [12MY] (see H.R. 6498), H301 [25JA]

FTC: establish Bureau of Digital Services Oversight and Safety (see H.R. 6796), H1131 [18FE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H8316 [29SE]

Hanley, James F.: tribute (see S. Res. 564), S1832 [29MR]

Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969 Weekend: desginate (see S. Res. 647), S2665 [24MY]

Income: establish new royalty program to provide income to featured and non-featured performing artists whose music or audio content is listened to on streaming music services (see H. Con. Res. 102), H7557 [9AU]

Johnson, James W.: mint commemorative coins in recognition (see H.R. 7469), H4432 [7AP] (see H.R. 8182), H5822 [22JN]

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1350), H7841 [14SE]

National Endowment for the Arts: establish grant program to improve quality and availability of arts facilities and arts-related programming (see H.R. 9175), H8395 [14OC]

Nelson, Prince Rogers: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 4603), S3639 [25JY]

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival of 1970 Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 647), S2665 [24MY]

New York, NY: honor legacy of Harlem Renaissance (see H. Res. 918), H1114 [9FE]

Public Radio Music Day: designate (see S. Res. 813), S5542 [29SE] (see H. Res. 1306), H7539 [29JY]

Purdue Univerity: anniversary of creation of Purdue ‘‘All-American’’ Marching Band’s World’s Largest Drum (see S. Res. 580), S2041 [6AP]

SBA: make companies that support venues and events eligible for grants under shuttered venue operators grant program (see H.R. 6701), H1114 [9FE]

University of Texas at Austin: anniversary of Big Bertha (bass drum) (see S. Res. 579), S2041 [6AP]

Winfield, KS: anniversary of Walnut Valley Festival (see H. Res. 1344), H7784 [13SE] (see H. Res. 1368), H7965 [19SE]

Cloture motions

Hymns

‘‘They, the Builders of the Nation’’ (excerpt), S2149 [26AP]

Letters

Small Business COVID Relief Act: Community Gyms Coalition and International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, S2613 [19MY]

——— Kelly Poulsen and Jessica Brady, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., S2612 [19MY]

——— Sean Kennedy, National Restaurant Association, S2611 [19MY]

——— several minor league sports organizations, S2612 [19MY]

Motions

Remarks in House

Bear, Emily: Recording Academy GRAMMY Award recipient, E404 [26AP]

Berman, Lucy Levinsohn: California 28th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E532 [18MY]

Boone and Church Band (musical group): National FFA Organization National Convention Talent Competition winner, H8734 [5DE]

Burk, Andrew: St. Johns County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, H4973 [16MY]

Burnsville, MN: tribute to The Garage (business), E459 [6MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 74), H3901 [29MR]

Centennial, CO: Colorado Music Institute recipient of Music Academy Success, LLC, National Music School of the Year award, E1221 [6DE]

Champaign, IL: anniversary of Virginia Theatre, E405 [26AP]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Fiesta del Sol, E796 [28JY]

——— anniversary of Mexican Folkloric Dance Co. of Chicago, E800 [28JY]

Copyrights: provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for use of sound recordings (H.R. 4130), H8525 [16NO]

Day, Jimmy L., II: Colorado Dept. of Education Colorado Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1176 [22NO]

Detroit, MI: tribute to Motown Museum, E834 [9AU]

Edmonds, Kenneth (Babyface): Indianapolis, IN, Madam Walker Legacy Center Walk of Fame inductee, E635 [16JN]

Employment: expand list of eligible apprenticeships to include media and entertainment industry, H926 [3FE]

Ewing Township, NJ: tribute to Ewing High School thespian society, E25 [11JA]

Greenfield, IN: tribute to Greenfield-Central High School marching band, E27 [11JA]

Guam: anniversary of Natibu Dance Academy, E565 [31MY]

——— anniversary of Stargazers Dance Troupe, E471 [10MY]

Hampton University: anniversary of Hampton University Choir, E276 [17MR]

Highland, IN: anniversary of Highland Community Band, E549 [24MY]

Houston, TX: anniversary of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, H3831 [18MR]

Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office, Salem, OH: designate (H.R. 2473), H8486, H8487 [14NO]

Istad, Robert: Recording Academy GRAMMY Award recipient, E409 [26AP]

Jackson, MS: tribute to Marshall’s Music & Book Store (business), E207 [2MR]

Jasek, Greg: Indiana Distinguished Hoosier Award recipient, E549 [24MY]

Knoxville, TN: tribute to Bearden High School dance team, H1183 [1MR]

Kobito, Michael: Georgia Dept. of Education Georgia Teacher of the Year award recipient, E461 [6MY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Eagle Rock Concerts in the Park, E824 [5AU]

Miami, FL: tribute to Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival honorees, E1303, E1305 [15DE]

Murray, Steve: Albany Pro Musica (organization) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E967 [22SE]

Navy: tribute to Alton Augustus Adams Sr., Award for Emerging Composers, H923 [3FE]

New Orleans, LA: tribute to Mardi Gras celebrations, H1182 [1MR]

New York, NY: tribute to Shen Yun dance troupe, E231 [8MR]

Parris Island, SC: tribute to Parris Island Marine Corps Band, H4871 [12MY]

Pasadena, TX: anniversary of Gilley’s nightclub, H83 [13JA]

Pennington, NJ: tribute to Hopewell Valley Central High School thespian society, E25 [11JA]

Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia Orchestra trip to United Arab Emirates, E489 [12MY]

Plano, TX: anniversary of Plano Courtyard Theatre, E828 [5AU]

Portsmouth, VA: dedication of Missy Elliott Boulevard, E1044 [14OC]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William County Arts Council Seefeldt Award recipients, E1352 [23DE]

Rhoades, Dawson: Constituting America (organization) ‘‘We The Future’’ Contest Best Song award recipient for Middle School category, E695 [7JY]

Salem County, NJ: anniversary of Salem American Legion Band, E603 [9JN]

SBA: make companies that support venues and events eligible for grants under shuttered venue operators grant program, H4408 [7AP]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Ritz Theater, E940 [15SE]

Soul Children of Chicago (organization): tribute, E783 [26JY]

Sri Annamacharya Project of North America, Inc.: tribute to International Veena Festival, E458 [6MY], E483 [11MY]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of St. Paul Civic Symphony, E536 [19MY]

Stephen Foster Memorial Day: remove as day of Federal observance, H4063 [31MR]

University of Connecticut: anniversary of Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir, H4563 [27AP]

Vallejo Symphony Association: anniversary, E1142 [14NO]

Washington, MO: tribute to Washington High School choir for selection to perform at Lincoln Memorial anniversary celebration, E296 [24MR]

Watsonville, CA: anniversary of Watsonville Community Band, E969 [22SE]

Western Michigan University: tribute to marching band, E29 [12JA]

Wilkes Barre, PA: anniversary of Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, E597 [8JN]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: anniversary of Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, E968 [22SE]

Remarks in Senate

Arts and humanities: importance, S2470 [12MY]

Bayers, Eddie: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S2327 [4MY]

Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, VA: designate outdoor amphitheater as Rick Boucher Amphitheater (S. 3873), S10104, S10105 [22DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 74), S2170 [26AP]

Charles, Ray: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S2327 [4MY]

Copyrights: provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for use of sound recordings (S. 4932), S4972 [22SE]

Drake, Pete: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S2327 [4MY]

El Dorado, KS: anniversary of El Dorado Municipal Band, S2379 [9MY]

——— provide coronavirus relief for restaurants, gyms, minor league sports teams, border business, live venue service providers, exclave businesses, and transportation services providers (S. 4008), motion to proceed, S2534 [17MY], S2555, S2569 [18MY], S2604, S2608, S2611–S2614, S2615 [19MY]

FTC: urge stricter enforcement of regulations relative to online ticket sales, S6885 [30NO]

Galante, Joe: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S7247 [15DE]

Hanley, James F.: tribute (S. Res. 564), S1839 [29MR]

Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969 Weekend: desginate (S. Res. 647), S2669 [24MY]

Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office, Salem, OH: designate (H.R. 2473), S7282 [19DE]

Judd, Naomi: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S2327 [4MY]

Judd, Wynonna: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S2327 [4MY]

Lee, Brenda: Nashville Songwriters Association International Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, S6850 [29NO]

Lewis, Jerry Lee: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S7247 [15DE]

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival of 1970 Weekend: designate (S. Res. 647), S2669 [24MY]

Owensboro, KY: designation as ‘‘Bluegrass Capital of the World’’, S21 [4JA]

Parton, Dolly: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, S6994 [6DE]

Patsy Cline Post Office, Winchester, VA: designate (H.R. 1444), S2679 [25MY]

Public Radio Music Day: designate (S. Res. 813), S6704 [15NO]

Purdue Univerity: anniversary of creation of Purdue ‘‘All-American’’ Marching Band’s World’s Largest Drum (S. Res. 580), S2056 [6AP]

Stevens, Ray: Nashville Songwriters Association International Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, S6850 [29NO]

University of Texas at Austin: anniversary of Big Bertha (bass drum) (S. Res. 579), S2056 [6AP]

Waterbury, CT: anniversary of Palace Theater, S157 [11JA]

Whitley, Keith: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S7247 [15DE]

Reports filed

American Music Fairness Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4130) (H. Rept. 117–693), H10546 [30DE]

Establish Composition Known as ‘‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’’ as U.S. National Hymn: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 301) (H. Rept. 117–358), H5331 [7JN]

Statements

Small Business COVID Relief Act: American Bus Association, S2612 [19MY]

——— National School Transportation Association, S2612 [19MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 74, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, H3901 [29MR]

H.R. 2473, Howard Arthur Tibbs Post Office, Salem, OH, H8486 [14NO]

S. 3873, Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, VA, outdoor amphitheater designation as Rick Boucher Amphitheater, S10105 [22DE]

S. Res. 564, tribute to James F. Hanley, S1837 [29MR]

S. Res. 579, University of Texas at Austin Big Bertha (bass drum) anniversary, S2043 [6AP]

S. Res. 580, Purdue University ‘‘All-American’’ Marching Band’s World’s Largest Drum creation anniversary, S2044 [6AP]

S. Res. 647, Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969 Weekend and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival of 1970 Weekend, S2667 [24MY]

S. Res. 693, African-American Music Appreciation Month, S3166 [23JN]

S. Res. 813, Public Radio Music Day, S5556 [29SE]