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Latest Action: 06/27/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextExpressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. 6/10/2008--Introduced. Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month (September 2008), which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.
Latest Action: 06/24/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States. 6/12/2008--Introduced. Declares that Congress: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Black Music Month (June 2008); (2) honors the outstanding contributions that African-American singers, musicians, composers, and producers have made to this country; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to take the opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and importance of African-American music.
Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextHonoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth. 6/5/2008--Introduced. Honors the life of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Recognizes his important contributions to American music as a musician, composer, and entertainer.
Also tagged in: Artists, Arts, Authors and authorship, Children, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Civil rights workers, Commemorations, Communications, Congressional tributes, Education, Foreign policy, Human rights, Humanities, International affairs, Performing arts, Teachers, Theater, Youth services
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill TextHonoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham. 9/17/2007--Introduced. Honors the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham. Recognizes her immeasurable contributions to the arts and all of humanity.
Also tagged in: Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Humanities, Immigration, Islands, Libraries, Marine resources, Museums, Names, National monuments, New Jersey, New York State, Public lands
Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530) Bill TextTo redesignate the Ellis Island Library on the third floor of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, located on Ellis Island in New York Harbor, as the "Bob Hope Memorial Library". 3/20/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Redesignates the Ellis Island Library, on the third floor of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum on Ellis Island in New York Harbor, as the "Bob Hope Memorial Library."
Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the income limitations for qualified performing artists eligible for an above-the-line deduction for performance expenses. 6/12/2008--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from $16,000 to $30,000 the adjusted gross income limitation applicable to qualified performing artists who are eligible to deduct their performance expenses from gross income (above-the-line tax deduction). Provides for an inflation adjustment to such increased income limitation beginning in 2009.
Latest Action: 06/27/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music. 4/16/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music and for his work as an ambassador of goodwill and democracy.
Latest Action: 06/11/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice. 6/11/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized for her achievements as a singer and Hollywood actress, for her contributions to the struggles for equality, and for using her celebrity as a catalyst for change.
Also tagged in: Black colleges, Blacks, Commemorations, Communications, Education, Higher education, Humanities, Minorities, Music, Postage stamps, Tennessee
Latest Action: 02/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E393) Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the U.S. Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers; and (2 ) the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Father of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon. 1/10/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that James Brown should be recognized for his contributions as an American musical icon.
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Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the income limitations for qualified performing artists eligible for an above-the-line deduction for performance expenses. 6/12/2008--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from $16,000 to $30,000 the adjusted gross income limitation applicable to qualified performing artists who are eligible to deduct their performance expenses from gross income (above-the-line tax deduction). Provides for an inflation adjustment to such increased income limitation beginning in 2009.
Latest Action: 06/24/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States. 6/12/2008--Introduced. Declares that Congress: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Black Music Month (June 2008); (2) honors the outstanding contributions that African-American singers, musicians, composers, and producers have made to this country; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to take the opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and importance of African-American music.
Latest Action: 06/27/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextExpressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. 6/10/2008--Introduced. Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month (September 2008), which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.
Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextHonoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth. 6/5/2008--Introduced. Honors the life of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Recognizes his important contributions to American music as a musician, composer, and entertainer.
Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Bill TextExpressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the Frank Sinatra commemorative stamp. 5/20/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary)
Expresses support for designation of a "Frank Sinatra Day" in honor of the dedication of the Frank Sinatra commemorative stamp.
Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951) Bill TextA resolution honoring the life of Charlton Heston. 4/10/2008--Introduced. Honors the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston. Extends the deepest sympathies of the Senate to the family of Charlton Heston for his loss.
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3177) Bill TextHonoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Charlton Heston for the loss of such a great generous man, husband, and father. 5/7/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary)
Honors the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston. Extends the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the family of Charlton Heston for his loss.
Latest Action: 02/08/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S821) Bill TextRecognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. 2/8/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates The Recording Academy during its 50th GRAMMY celebration for its important work in improving the environment for music and music makers.
Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 768. Bill TextHonoring the life of Thomas "Tommy" Makem. 12/11/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the life of Thomas "Tommy" Makem, and his accomplishments as a musician, composer, and performer.
Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Alien labor, Artists, Arts, Athletes, Humanities, Immigration, Labor, Law, Sports
Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992) Bill TextA bill to expedite the adjudication of employer petitions for aliens with extraordinary artistic ability. 10/17/2007--Introduced. Arts Require Timely Service Act or ARTS Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for expedited adjudication of an employer petition for a nonimmigrant alien with extraordinary ability in the arts (O-visa), or for a nonimmigrant alien who seeks to enter the United States as an artist or entertainer, or athlete (P-visa).
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