MUSIC AND DANCE related term(s) Arts and Humanities

Appointments

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees, S2011 [7JN], H1283 [14MR], H3147 [27JN]

Articles and editorials

Two Years After ‘Patria Y Vida.’ Cuban Rapper Maykel Osorbo Remains in Jail, H5477 [7NO]

Bills and resolutions

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 286), S2226 [22JN] (see H. Res. 541), H3109 [22JN]

Arts and humanities: address systemic racism and advance equity (see H.R. 3239), H2308 [11MY]

——— 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. 5463), H4344 [14SE]

Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, VA: designate outdoor amphitheater as Rick Boucher Amphitheater (see S. 92), S120 [26JA]

Bruce Springsteen Day: designate (see H. Res. 718), H4456 [21SE]

Buffett, Jimmy: tribute (see S. Res. 401), S4949 [4OC]

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. 15), H826 [9FE]

Chuck Brown Day: designate (see H. Res. 662), H4197 [22AU]

Copyrights: limit term of new copyrights and apply new limit retroactively (see H.R. 576), H428 [26JA]

——— provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for use of sound recordings (see S. 253), S230 [2FE] (see H.R. 791), H677 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for adult cabaret performances (see S. 1503), S1566 [9MY] (see H.R. 3825), H2741 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see S. 364), S312 [9FE] (see H.R. 969), H825 [9FE]

Federal Rules of Evidence: limit admissibility of evidence of defendant’s creative or artistic expression against such defendant in criminal proceeding (see H.R. 2952), H2083 [27AP]

Fernandez, Alejandro ‘‘El Potrillo’’: tribute (see H. Res. 707), H4438 [20SE]

FTC: improve online ticket sales and protect consumers (see S. 3191), S5315 [1NO]

——— prescribe rules to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive acts and practices in connection with primary and secondary ticket sales (see S. 2957), S4720 [27SE] (see H.R. 3660), H2635 [25MY]

——— prohibit exclusive venue ticketing contracts with excessive duration (see S. 1321, 1326), S1382 [26AP]

——— prohibit speculative ticketing as unfair or deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 6568), H6109 [4DE]

——— promote fairness in sale of event tickets (see S. 3457), S5852 [7DE]

——— require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees (see S. 1303), S1382 [26AP] (see H.R. 3950), H2786 [9JN]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 20), H151 [10JA]

Hip Hop Celebration Day: designate (see S. Res. 305), S3460 [20JY] (see H. Res. 602), H3858 [19JY]

Hip Hop History Month: designate (see S. Res. 305), S3460 [20JY] (see H. Res. 602), H3858 [19JY]

Hip Hop Recognition Month: designate (see S. Res. 305), S3460 [20JY] (see H. Res. 602), H3858 [19JY]

Hip-hop: recognize anniversary and contributions to American art and culture (see H. Res. 618), H4030 [26JY]

Immigration: provide nonimmigrant status to mobile entertainment workers (see H.R. 1787), H1437 [24MR]

Jazz: preserve knowledge and promote education (see H.R. 240), H149 [10JA]

LGBTQI+: prohibit use of Federal funds to support drag theater performances (see H.R. 5981), H5028 [18OC]

Montgomery, John L. (Wes): tribute (see S. Res. 102), S743 [9MR] (see H. Res. 208), H1206 [8MR]

Music in Our Schools Month: designate (see S. Res. 54), S314 [9FE] (see H. Res. 119), H826 [9FE]

National Country Music Month: designate (see S. Res. 442), S5257 [31OC]

National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 687), H4346 [14SE]

New York, NY: honor legacy of Harlem Renaissance (see H. Res. 94), H680 [2FE]

Public buildings: prohibit any regulations on singing of National Anthem on any Federal property (see H.R. 4003), H2806 [12JN]

Public Radio Music Day: designate (see S. Res. 425), S5144 [24OC] (see H. Res. 689), H4346 [14SE]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see S. Con. Res. 5), S743 [9MR] (see H. Con. Res. 13), H709 [6FE]

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. 5576), H4407 [19SE]

Tony Bennett Day: designate (see S. Res. 322), S3758 [27JY] (see H. Res. 621), H4142 [27JY]

Williams, Hiram (Hank): tribute (see H. Res. 685), H4346 [14SE]

Lists

West Warwick, RI, nightclub fire victims, H804 [9FE]

Remarks in House

Abilene, TX: anniversary of Hardin Simmons Cowboy Band, E363 [26AP]

Auburn, CA: anniversary of Auburn Civic Symphony, H2160 [9MY]

Camden, NJ: Camden County Board of Commissioners dedication of Wiggins Waterfront Park River Stage in honor of Roland Traynor, E659 [12JY]

Canonsburg, PA: Cannon-McMillan School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1113 [17NO]

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. 15), H1445, H1446 [27MR]

Capitol Civic Center, Inc.: anniversary of Capitol Theatre, E1190 [7DE]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Ismaili Arts Festival, E995 [19OC]

Chittom, Gerald (Bud): Downtown Memphis Commission Vision Award recipient, E20 [11JA]

Christmas Day: observance, H5995 [30NO], H6116 [5DE], H6149 [6DE], H6737–H6739 [7DE]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to Black Music Walk of Fame, H3875 [20JY]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H5476–H5478 [7NO]

District of Columbia: tribute to Turkish Embassy hosting of jazz events, E1019 [26OC]

Florida: tribute to 5th Congressional District National Youth Orchestra of the USA participants, H6067 [1DE]

——— tribute to influence of Caribbean culture, H2737 [5JN]

Forrest, Adrian M.: Recording Academy GRAMMY Award recipient, E187 [7MR]

Grateful Dead (musical group): tribute, H3616 [17JY]

Greensburg, PA: Hempfield Area School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1116 [17NO]

Hernandez, Joe D.: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship honoree, E896 [27SE]

Hot Springs, VA: anniversary of Garth Newel Music Center, H5382 [3NO]

Jericho, NY: Jericho High School New York winner in United States of Frozen—Love Is a Open Door competition, H1234 [9MR]

Kline, Randall: San Francisco Jazz Organization Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, E387 [2MY]

Knight, Gladys M.: Madam Walker Legacy Center, Inc., Walk of Fame inductee, E561 [14JN]

KPAN–Radio (Hereford, TX): anniversary, E736 [27JY]

Latrobe, PA: Greater Latrobe School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1115 [17NO]

Livonia, MI: anniversary of Livonia Symphony Orchestra, E1054 [3NO]

Lower Burrell, PA: Burrell School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1111 [17NO]

Minneapolis, MN: tribute to Dance City dance team, H3601 [14JY], E656 [11JY]

Montclair, NJ: tribute to DLV Lounge (business), H2946 [15JN]

Montgomery, John L. (Wes): tribute (H. Res. 208), E198 [8MR]

Mount Pleasant, PA: Mount Pleasant Area School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1117 [17NO]

Nevada County, CA: tribute to Music in the Mountains (organization), H3134 [23JN]

Ohio Wesleyan University: anniversary of Gospel Lyres Choir, E783 [18AU]

Oxford, AL: anniversary of Oxford Performing Arts Center, E332 [19AP]

Palm Bay, FL: tribute to Family Christmas Extravaganza, E1155 [1DE]

Pella, IA: tribute to Pella High School marching band for participation in Rose Bowl Parade, H117 [10JA]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 15th Congressional District National Association of Music Manufacturers Foundation SupportMusic Merit Award recipients, H6156 [6DE]

Rawls, Angie Womble: Pearl, MS, Public School District Teacher of the Year award recipient, E369 [27AP]

Record Store Day: observance, H2153 [9MY]

San Francisco Jazz Organization: anniversary, E387 [2MY]

Santa Clarita, CA: tribute to Saugus High School marching band, E502 [26MY], E772 [11AU]

So So Def Records, Inc.: anniversary, E903 [28SE]

Somerset, PA: Somerset Area School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1112 [17NO]

South Glens Falls, NY: tribute to South Glens Falls High School South High Marathon Dance, H1253 [10MR]

Stewart, Campbell: National Youth Orchestra of the USA participant, H6819 [12DE]

Tennessee Old-Time Music and Dance Association: authority to bestow title of National Buckdancing Champion, E890 [26SE]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas: tribute to dance team, H346 [26JA]

Vandergrift, PA: Kiski Area School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1115 [17NO]

Virginia State University: tribute to Trojan Explosion Marching Band, H6157 [6DE]

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.: anniversary, E319 [17AP]

Washington, PA: Trinity Area School District recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award, E1114 [17NO]

West Warwick, RI: anniversary of nightclub fire, H804 [9FE]

Whitters, Hailey: Academy of Country Music New Female Artist of the Year award recipient, H2319 [15MY]

Wooden Floor (organization): anniversary, E520 [5JN]

WVIA–Radio (Scranton, PA): anniversary, E309 [13AP]

Ypsilanti, MI: anniversary of Ypsilanti Community Choir, E431 [11MY]

Remarks in Senate

Artificial intelligence: ensure development and deployment is done in way that is safe and ethical and respects personal rights and privacy, S2971, S2972 [18JY]

Buffett, Jimmy: tribute (S. Res. 401), S4958 [4OC]

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. 15), S1044 [29MR]

Copyrights: provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for use of sound recordings (S. 253), S235 [2FE], S5226 [30OC]

Cornyn, Senator: report on State work period, S1780–S1782 [30MY]

Hip Hop Celebration Day: designate (S. Res. 305), S3451 [20JY]

Hip Hop History Month: designate (S. Res. 305), S3451 [20JY]

Hip Hop Recognition Month: designate (S. Res. 305), S3451 [20JY]

Howard, Doug: Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Robert E. Mulloy Award of Excellence recipient, S4974 [16OC]

Illinois: tribute to Cheap Trick Day, S3610 [26JY]

Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Las Vegas High School Mariachi Joya program, S4975 [16OC]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, S3145 [19JY]

Loveless, Patty: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S5254 [31OC]

McDill, Bob: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S5254 [31OC]

Milwaukee, WI: tribute to Mexican Fiesta, S3614 [26JY]

Montgomery, John L. (Wes): tribute (S. Res. 102), S751 [9MR]

National Country Music Month: designate (S. Res. 442), S5262 [31OC]

——— observance, S5226 [30OC]

Public Radio Music Day: designate (S. Res. 425), S5152 [24OC]

Spyridon, Butch: Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee Nashville Business Hall of Fame inductee, S5501 [14NO]

Technology: protect voice and visual likeness of all individuals from unauthorized recreations from generative artificial intelligence (AI), S5226 [30OC]

Tony Bennett Day: designate (S. Res. 322), S3725 [27JY]

Tucker, Tanya: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, S5254 [31OC]

Tulsa, OK: anniversary of Historic Big 10 Ballroom, S612 [1MR]

Westport, CT: tribute to Westport Library, S2219 [22JN]

WLKQ–Radio La Raza (Suwanee, GA): anniversary, S1740 [18MY]

Reports filed

Blue Ridge Music Center Outdoor Amphitheater Designation as Rick Boucher Amphitheater: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 92) (S. Rept. 118–48), S2309 [11JY]

Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1303), S4388 [12SE]

Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 15) (H. Rept. 118–11), H1291 [17MR]

Songs

‘‘God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen’’, H5995 [30NO]

‘‘The 22,’’ Darryl Worley, H516 [31JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 15, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, H1445 [27MR]

S. Con. Res. 5, oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations, S749 [9MR]

S. Res. 54, Music in Our Schools Month, S331 [9FE]

S. Res. 102, tribute to John L. (Wes) Montgomery, S748 [9MR]

S. Res. 286, African-American Music Appreciation Month, S2247 [22JN]

S. Res. 305, Hip Hop Celebration Day, Hip Hop Recognition Month, and Hip Hop History Month, S3462 [20JY]

S. Res. 322, Tony Bennett Day, S3770 [27JY]

S. Res. 401, tribute to Jimmy Buffett, S4956 [4OC]

S. Res. 425, Public Radio Music Day, S5148 [24OC]

S. Res. 442, National Country Music Month, S5259 [31OC]