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Art, Artists, Authorship

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-878	Federal	Encouraging people in the United States to recognize Monday, March 2, 2020, as Read Across America Day. This resolution (1) honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 23rd anniversary of Read Across America Day; and (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day. Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Education Art, Artists, Authorship Books And Print Media Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Elementary And Secondary Education Language Arts
SR-512	Federal	A resolution designating March 2, 2020, as "Read Across America Day". This resolution designates March 2, 2020, as Read Across America Day. The resolution (1) honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 23rd anniversary of Read Across America Day; and (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day. Republican: 36% (4) Democrat: 63% (7) 36% Republican support 63% Democrat support	Education Art, Artists, Authorship Books And Print Media Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Elementary And Secondary Education Language Arts
S.3187	Federal	A bill to permit the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display a portrait of Scipio A. Jones, and for other purposes. This bill permits the postmaster of the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display in the lobby of such post office a portrait, painted by artist Wade Hampton, of Scipio A. Jones. Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Government Operations And Politics Art, Artists, Authorship Postal Service U.s. Postal Service U.s. History Arkansas Government Buildings, Facilities, And Property State And Local Government Operations
HB-4997	Federal	ARTS Act Artistic Recognition for Talented Students Act Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Commerce Art, Artists, Authorship Elementary And Secondary Education Intellectual Property Science And Engineering Education User Charges And Fees
HR-674	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the achievements of Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Arts, Culture, Religion Art, Artists, Authorship Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Cultural Exchanges And Relations Guatemala Latin America Latin America Music Music
SR-402	Federal	A resolution honoring the life, work, and legacy of Toni Morrison. This resolution extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of author Toni Morrison on the occasion of her death. The resolution recognizes Toni Morrison as (1) one of the most formidable scholars, educators, and authors of the United States; and (2) a writer of the stature of other great literary figures of the United States, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, and William Faulkner. Finally, the resolution honors the life of Toni Morrison and her achievements in the humanities and literature. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Arts, Culture, Religion Art, Artists, Authorship Books And Print Media Congressional Tributes Congressional Tributes Literature Literature Racial And Ethnic Relations Racial And Ethnic Relations
HB-4135	Federal	To direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove the statue to the memory and in honor of Albert Pike erected near Judiciary Square in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Government Operations And Politics Art, Artists, Authorship District Of Columbia Monuments And Memorials U.s. History
HB-4132	Federal	Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in the District of Columbia; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum. The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum. Democrat: 95% (20) Republican: 4% (1) 95% Democrat support 4% Republican support	Arts, Culture, Religion Advisory Bodies Art, Artists, Authorship Asia District Of Columbia Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers U.s. History
HB-3437	Federal	STAR Act Saving Transit Art Resources Act This bill allows state and local transit authorities to incorporate art into federally funded transit projects and facilities. Democrat: 100% (14) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Art, Artists, Authorship Public Transit Transportation Programs Funding
HB-3352	Federal	Department of State Authorization Act of 2019 This bill authorizes, revises, and repeals various provisions related to the Department of State. The bill provides statutory authority to establish an Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and an Assistant Secretary for Energy Diplomacy and Security and eliminates the position for the Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma (Myanmar). The bill imposes limitations on special appointments not expressly authorized by Congress. The State Department may not implement any reduction-in-force actions unless it has provided justification to Congress. The State Department shall establish and implement a standard parental leave policy applicable to employees across all bureaus and offices. The State Department may waive various requirements related to hiring (1) certain employees with significant scientific, technological, or engineering expertise; or (2) Global Engagement Center employees. The State Department shall make certain efforts to promote diversity in its workforce, including expanding anti-harassment and antidiscrimination training and gathering data to devise ways to promote participation from a range of demographic categories in professional development programs. The State Department shall (1) semiannually consult with other departments and agencies regarding the security of certain information systems and commission independent penetration testing of such systems, (2) establish a process for security researchers to test State Department systems and submit information about discovered vulnerabilities, and (3) create a bug bounty program that provides rewards for information about previously unidentified security flaws in State Department information systems. The bill directs the State Department to take various actions to update its public diplomacy efforts, including establishing a Director of Research and Evaluation to assess existing programs. The State Department shall assess each country's capacity to combat public corruption. For countries that do not meet the minimum standards, the State Department shall utilize proper measures to combat corruption. The State Department shall establish a working group on security assistance, including activities such as peacekeeping and military financing assistance. The bill revises various requirements and limits related to such assistance and transferring defense articles to foreign countries. The State Department may designate an existing official to coordinate all U.S. government matters relating to the long-term disposition of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) detainees. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Art, Artists, Authorship Building Construction Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Department Of State Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Employee Leave Energy Storage, Supplies, Demand
HB-3308	Federal	Building STEAM Education Act of 2019 This bill requires (1) the STEM Education Advisory Panel to consider ways of integrating art and design into STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education programs to promote innovation; (2) the National Science Foundation's Math and Science Partnership program to develop a STEM educational curriculum that incorporates art and design to promote creativity and innovation; and (3) teacher institutes for the 21st century, which provide professional development to teachers, to have a component that includes the integration of art and design principles and processes. Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	Science, Technology, Communications Art, Artists, Authorship Education Programs Funding Elementary And Secondary Education Science And Engineering Education Teaching, Teachers, Curricula
HB-3321	Federal	STEM to STEAM Act of 2019 This bill includes (1) among the purposes for which the National Science Foundation shall award competitive, merit-reviewed grants the support of the integration of art and design in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) educational programs; and (2) among activities supported by such grants the design and testing of programming that integrates art and design in STEM education in order to promote creativity and innovation. Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	Science, Technology, Communications Education Programs Funding Science And Engineering Education Teaching, Teachers, Curricula Art, Artists, Authorship
HB-3317	Federal	To permit the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display a portrait of Scipio A. Jones, and for other purposes. This bill permits the postmaster of the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display in the lobby of such post office a portrait, painted by artist Wade Hampton, of Scipio A. Jones. Republican: 100% (4) 100% Republican support	Government Operations And Politics Art, Artists, Authorship Postal Service U.s. Postal Service U.s. History Arkansas Government Buildings, Facilities, And Property State And Local Government Operations
HB-3082	Federal	Woman on the Twenty Act of 2019 This bill requires that all $20 Federal Reserve notes printed after December 31, 2022, prominently feature a portrait of Harriet Tubman on their front face. The bill also instructs the Department of the Treasury to release to the public by December 31, 2020, the preliminary design of the $20 Federal Reserve note that shall prominently feature a portrait of Harriet Tubman. Democrat: 98% (109) Republican: 1% (2) 98% Democrat support 1% Republican support	Finance And Financial Sector Art, Artists, Authorship Currency Racial And Ethnic Relations U.s. History Women's Rights
HB-3055	Federal	Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides continuing FY2020 appropriations to federal agencies through December 20, 2019, and extends several expiring health programs. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2020 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires after November 21, 2019. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2019 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations to various programs, including the 2020 Census, the Indian Health Service, Ebola preparedness and response activities, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program. The bill temporarily extends several authorities and programs, including several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs; the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and related programs; certain provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act; the National Flood Insurance Program; several authorities related to immigration; the Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act; the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity; the Export-Import Bank of the United States; and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. The bill also provides a pay raise for the military, repeals a rescission of state highway funding, and modifies the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Economics And Public Finance Access Board Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Agricultural Conservation And Pollution Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Agricultural Trade Alaska Alaska Natives And Hawaiians Alternative And Renewable Resources Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships
HR-414	Federal	Honoring the life, contributions, and achievements of Doris Day as a singer, actress, and animal welfare activist and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on her passing. This resolution honors Doris Day for her significant contributions to the music and entertainment industries, for advancing the cause of animal welfare activism, for serving as an influence and inspiration to future generations, and for bringing joy to millions of people around the world. The resolution also expresses sorrow at her death and condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Arts, Culture, Religion Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Art, Artists, Authorship Congressional Tributes Music Performing Arts Television And Film
HB-3032	Federal	Maya Angelou Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Maya Angelou in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement. The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and will be available for display and research and can be loaned, as appropriate, for display elsewhere. Democrat: 95% (21) Republican: 4% (1) 95% Democrat support 4% Republican support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues Art, Artists, Authorship Congressional Tributes Literature Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Racial And Ethnic Relations Smithsonian Institution
HCR-44	Federal	Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to revise the statue commemorating women's suffrage which is located in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, commonly known as the "Portrait Monument", by placing on the statue an inscription which is based on the original inscription which was on the statue when the statue was delivered to the United States Capitol in 1921, and for other purposes. This concurrent resolution directs the Joint Committee on the Library to revise the statue, known as the Portrait Monument, commemorating women's suffrage located in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol by placing an inscription on it that is based on its original inscription when delivered to the U.S. Capitol on February 10, 1921. This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol for a ceremony to unveil the revised Portrait Monument. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Congress Art, Artists, Authorship Congressional Tributes U.s. Capitol U.s. History Voting Rights Women's Rights
HR-312	Federal	Expressing support for designation of the weeks of April 14, 2019, through April 27, 2019, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks. This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks. (Young Audiences Arts for Learning presents arts-in-education programs to students and teachers.) The resolution honors the contributions that Young Audiences Arts for Learning programs have made in enriching the lives of students, teachers, volunteers, families, and communities. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Education Art, Artists, Authorship Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Elementary And Secondary Education Performing Arts Teaching, Teachers, Curricula
HB-2008	Federal	No Art in Embassies Act This bill prohibits the purchase, installation, insurance, or transport of art for display in a U.S. embassy or consulate. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Art, Artists, Authorship Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Government Information And Archives Government Information And Archives Photography And Imaging

Title: Encouraging people in the United States to recognize Monday, March 2, 2020, as Read Across America Day.