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Arts, Culture, Religion

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-983	Federal	Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Democrat: 95% (21) Independent: 4% (1) 95% Democrat support 4% Independent support	Arts, Culture, Religion Asia Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Racial And Ethnic Relations U.s. History
SR-589	Federal	A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Democrat: 100% (24) 100% Democrat support	Arts, Culture, Religion Asia Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Racial And Ethnic Relations U.s. History
HB-6615	Federal	COVID-19 Oral History Project Act This bill directs the Library of Congress to establish an oral history program in the American Folklife Center for the collection and public availability of individual stories of events and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The bill includes a requirement to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of those who were affected by the pandemic. Democrat: 100% (4) 100% Democrat support	Arts, Culture, Religion Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Charitable Contributions Congressional Agencies Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Government Information And Archives Government Trust Funds Historical And Cultural Resources Infectious And Parasitic Diseases Internet And Video Services
HB-6407	Federal	To rescind the appropriation made to the Kennedy Center in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. This bill rescinds the appropriation to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts provided for in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act appropriated $25 million to the center to prepare for and respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Republican: 95% (44) Democrat: 4% (2) 95% Republican support 4% Democrat support	Arts, Culture, Religion Appropriations District Of Columbia Humanities Programs Funding Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Performing Arts
HB-5967	Federal	Public Library Innovation Space Act This bill requires the Institute of Museum and Library Services to carry out a program for making competitive grants to eligible partnerships (composed of a public library and an economic development corporation, a local government, a tribal government, a state government, an elementary or secondary school, a museum, an institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization, a corporation, and/or other entities) to establish makerspaces at public libraries. A makerspace is a facility (which may be at a fixed location or a mobile unit) that is open to the public and provides individuals with access to (1) tools, technology, and educational resources designed to enable such individuals to create physical goods, including prototypes; and (2) educational opportunities, including vocational training and assistance with early-stage business ventures. A partnership must contribute, for the activities for which the grant was awarded, nonfederal matching funds in an amount determined appropriate by the institute. Each eligible partnership that receives a grant may not use its grant funds, or the matching funds contributed by it, for construction activities at a public library that would provide extra square footage to house a makerspace. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Arts, Culture, Religion Business Education Economic Development Elementary And Secondary Education Humanities Programs Funding Libraries And Archives Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Product Development And Innovation Public-private Cooperation Vocational And Technical Education
HB-5946	Federal	National Jazz Preservation, Education, and Promulgation Act of 2020 This bill establishes a National Jazz Preservation Program and a National Jazz Appreciation Program, to be carried out by the Smithsonian Institution through the National Museum of American History, to (1) preserve knowledge and promote education about jazz, and (2) further the appreciation of jazz music throughout the nation. The Smithsonian Institution shall (1) record interviews with leading jazz artists; (2) acquire, preserve, and interpret jazz artifacts; (3) continue to recognize Jazz Appreciation Month; (4) establish collaborative agreements for the sharing of such artifacts; and (5) encourage, consult with, and engage in capacity building with community-based and regional organizations with the potential to establish jazz archival collections. The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow the use of certain funds for programs to promote jazz education, which may include (1) a Jazz Artists in the Schools program, (2) a program for the development and distribution of educational materials about jazz and teacher training on jazz education, and (3) an Ambassadors of Jazz program. The Smithsonian Institution shall establish a series of jazz performances at Smithsonian affiliates that provides broad geographic access to jazz and supports public appreciation for the diversity of jazz music. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Arts, Culture, Religion Commemorative Events And Holidays Elementary And Secondary Education Historical And Cultural Resources Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Music Sound Recording Teaching, Teachers, Curricula
HR-848	Federal	Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States. This resolution supports the designation of Public Radio Music Day. It also expresses deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States. Democrat: 50% (6) Republican: 50% (6) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Arts, Culture, Religion Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies Commemorative Events And Holidays Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Music Music
SR-496	Federal	A resolution supporting the designation of April 16, 2020, as "Public Radio Music Day" and expressing deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities across the United States. This resolution supports the designation of April 16, 2020, as Public Radio Music Day. It also expresses deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States. Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Arts, Culture, Religion Broadcasting, Cable, Digital Technologies Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Music
S.3232	Federal	PLACE Act Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce Act of 2020 Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Arts, Culture, Religion
HR-808	Federal	Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2020. This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year. The resolution expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rat, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. The resolution wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. Democrat: 100% (71) 100% Democrat support	Arts, Culture, Religion Asia Commemorative Events And Holidays Racial And Ethnic Relations
HB-5173	Federal	To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in honor of the members of the Armed Forces who have received the Medal of Honor. The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work. Upon completion, the national museum to honor Medal of Honor recipients shall be located in Arlington, Texas, and designated as the "National Medal of Honor Museum." Democrat: 25% (8) Republican: 74% (23) 25% Democrat support 74% Republican support	Arts, Culture, Religion District Of Columbia Government Trust Funds Military Personnel And Dependents Monuments And Memorials Texas Veterans' Organizations And Recognition Congressional Tributes
HB-5068	Federal	Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act Democrat: 95% (23) Republican: 4% (1) 95% Democrat support 4% Republican support	Arts, Culture, Religion
HB-5079	Federal	National Historic Vehicle Register Act of 2019 This bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to establish and maintain a National Historic Vehicle Register that shall include (1) a narrative describing each historic vehicle and its historical significance, (2) a photographic record of the vehicle, and (3) a line drawing or engineering drawing of the vehicle. Such register shall be archived in the Library of Congress. The NPS shall (1) coordinate with the Historic Vehicle Association, American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, and other appropriate organizations in order to invite owners of historic vehicles to participate in the register; and (2) develop criteria for the inclusion of historic vehicles on the register. When developing such criteria, the NPS shall consider whether a vehicle is (1) associated with an important event or a significant individual in automotive or U.S. history; (2) distinctive based on design, engineering, craftsmanship, or aesthetic value; or (3) of a particular type that was the first or last produced or among the most well-preserved or authentically restored examples of that type. Republican: 50% (2) Democrat: 50% (2) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Arts, Culture, Religion Government Information And Archives Government Information And Archives Historical And Cultural Resources Historical And Cultural Resources Library Of Congress Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicles Photography And Imaging Photography And Imaging
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-4845	Federal	National Lighthouse Center and Museum Act This bill grants a federal charter to the National Lighthouse Center and Museum. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Arts, Culture, Religion Business Records Congressional Oversight Federally Chartered Organizations Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Marine And Inland Water Transportation Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Navigation, Waterways, Harbors Research Administration And Funding New York City
HR-627	Federal	Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor indigenous peoples and their shared history and culture. This resolution honors and recognizes the unique contributions indigenous peoples have made to the United States. The resolution also supports the official designation of an Indigenous Peoples Day. Democrat: 87% (7) Republican: 12% (1) 87% Democrat support 12% Republican support	Arts, Culture, Religion Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes General Native American Affairs Matters
SR-352	Federal	A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. This resolution recognizes (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, 2019; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. Democrat: 86% (38) Republican: 11% (5) Independent: 2% (1) 86% Democrat support 11% Republican support 2% Independent support	Arts, Culture, Religion
HR-573	Federal	Recognizing the celebration of the Hmong New Year in 2019. This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year and wishes Hmong Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy new year. Republican: 21% (3) Democrat: 78% (11) 21% Republican support 78% Democrat support	Arts, Culture, Religion Asia Commemorative Events And Holidays Laos Racial And Ethnic Relations
HB-4446	Federal	National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act of 2019 This bill designates the memorial and museum that is being constructed on an approximately 26-acre area on the POW-MIA Memorial Parkway in Jacksonville, Florida, as the "National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum." The director of the memorial and museum shall submit a report to Congress that includes a budget for the memorial and museum. Democrat: 27% (3) Republican: 72% (8) 27% Democrat support 72% Republican support	Arts, Culture, Religion Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Florida Military Personnel And Dependents Monuments And Memorials Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers

Title: Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.