All Artists Legislation - Federal Government
H.RES.1286 - Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival.
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill Text Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival. 6/19/2008--Introduced.
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival. Comment on Bill S.2924 - A bill to authorize the production of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle ultra-high relief bullion coins in palladium to provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Bill Text A bill to authorize the production of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle ultra-high relief bullion coins in palladium to provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals, and for other purposes. 4/28/2008--Introduced. Original Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Ultra-High Relief Bullion Coin Act - Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue a $20 coin that bears, on the obverse and reverse, the designs of the famous 27-millimeter version of the 1907 Augustus Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle ultra-high relief gold piece.Authorizes the Secretary to commence minting and issuing such coins for sale, beginning January 1, 2009.Prohibits the coins, regardless of the composition, from being made available as so-called "fractional" coins.States that no more than 25,000 shall be available for sale in a special "Golden Age of American Coinage" set.Requires the Secretary to take specified protective and anti-counterfeiting measures.[...] show full description S.RES.496 - A resolution honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial.
Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4427) Bill Text A resolution honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial. 5/20/2008--Passed Senate 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 sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski, the Ziolkowski family, and the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation on the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the mountain carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial (in South Dakota). H.R.5614 - To authorize the production in palladium of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins as ultra-high relief numismatic coins and bullion investment coins in order to provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals, and for other purposes
Latest Action: 05/19/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Bill Text To authorize the production in palladium of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins as ultra-high relief numismatic coins and bullion investment coins in order to provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals, and for other purposes 5/15/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Original Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Ultra-High Relief Palladium Bullion Coin Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue a $20 coin that bears, on the obverse and reverse, the designs of the famous 27-millimeter version of the 1907 Augustus Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle ultra-high relief gold piece. Authorizes the Secretary to commence minting and issuing such coins for sale, beginning January 1, 2009, in: (1) an appropriate number of $20 bullion investment coins meeting specified requirements; and (2) up to 15,000 ultra-high relief numismatic $20 coins meeting certain other requirements. Requires all coins to be minted at [...] show full description H.RES.1074 - Honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial.
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402) Bill Text Honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial. 5/21/2008--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 sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski, the Ziolkowski family, and the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation on the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the mountain carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial (in South Dakota). S.2178 - A bill to expedite the adjudication of employer petitions for aliens with extraordinary artistic ability.
Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992) Bill Text A 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). H.R.3578 - To safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. Bill Text To safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes. 9/18/2007--Introduced. Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act - Amends the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2000 to repeal provisions establishing the National Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Coordination Council.Establishes the Intellectual Property Enforcement Network (IPEN), consisting of specified representatives of various government agencies, to: (1) establish policies, objectives, and priorities concerning international intellectual property protection and law enforcement; (2) coordinate and facilitate implementation of such policies, objectives, and priorities; and (3) protect U.S. intellectual property rights overseas, including by creating an international task force.[...] show full description H.RES.655 - Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill Text Honoring 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. H.CON.RES.212 - Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century for his artistic genius and visual creativity in the depiction of the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States.
Latest Action: 09/17/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill Text Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century for his artistic genius and visual creativity in the depiction of the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States. 9/17/2007--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the internationally renowned artist Romare Bearden should be honored for his contributions to the collective American aesthetic anthology which reflect the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States. S.RES.293 - A resolution commending the founder and members of Project Compassion.
Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10822) Bill Text A resolution commending the founder and members of Project Compassion. 8/2/2007--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) members of Project Compassion (a project to provide to family members portraits of members of the Armed Forces who have died while serving on active duty since September 11, 2001) have demonstrated extraordinary patriotism and support to members of the Armed Forces who have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan; (2) the United States owes its gratitude to the Project's members; and (3) the Senate commends the Project's professional portrait artists and the entire organization for their tireless work in paying tribute to fallen members of the Armed Forces. S.RES.267 - A resolution honoring the life of renowned painter and writer Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his birth and commending the City of El Paso for recognizing July 2007 as "Tom Lea Month".
Latest Action: 07/10/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8964 text as passed Senate: CR S8964 text of measure as introduced: CR S8949) Bill Text A resolution honoring the life of renowned painter and writer Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his birth and commending the City of El Paso for recognizing July 2007 as "Tom Lea Month". 7/10/2007--Passed Senate 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 and accomplishments of Tom Lea (a renowned artist, including as a war artist correspondent for Life magazine during World War II) on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Commends the City of El Paso, Texas for recognizing July 2007 as "Tom Lea Month." H.RES.519 - Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill Text Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his birth. 7/23/2007--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 and accomplishments of Tom Lea (a renowned artist and war artist correspondent for Life magazine during World War II) on the 100th anniversary of his birth. S.1348 - A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7271-7291, S7294-7296, S7298-7304, S7305-7308, S7309-7313, S7313-7322) Bill Text A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel and asset increases and enhancements; (2) a National Strategy for Border Security; (3) border security initiatives, including biometric data enhancements and a biometric entry-exit system, document integrity, and mandatory detention of aliens apprehended at or between ports of entry; (4) Central American gangs; (5) cooperation with Mexico; (6) National Guard support on the southern border; and (7) extension of the Western Hemisphere travel initiative. Border Law Enforcement Relief Act of 2007 - Authorizes a border relief grant program for a tribal, state, or local law enforcement agency in a county: (1) no more than 100 miles from a U.S. border with Canada or Mexico; or (2) more than 100 miles from any such border but which [...] show full description S.1247 - A bill to amend the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 to limit the development of any property acquired by the Secretary of the Interior for the development of visitor and administrative facilities for the Weir Farm National Historic Site, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-289. Bill Text A bill to amend the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 to limit the development of any property acquired by the Secretary of the Interior for the development of visitor and administrative facilities for the Weir Farm National Historic Site, and for other purposes. 4/26/2007--Introduced. Weir Farm National Historic Site Amendment Act - Amends the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 to: (1) require that property acquired for the development of visitor and administrative facilities for the Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut be located in Fairfield county, Connecticut; (2) limit the development of any such property acquired in order to ensure that any property acquired for the development of such facilities conforms to the natural and undeveloped landscape of the property; (3) state that such limitation shall neither prohibit acquiring any property for the development of such facilities which, on the date of acquisition,[...] show full description H.R.1836 - To amend the acquisition authority for land for the development of visitor and administrative facilities at Weir Farm National Historic Site in the State of Connecticut.
Latest Action: 10/30/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bill Text To amend the acquisition authority for land for the development of visitor and administrative facilities at Weir Farm National Historic Site in the State of Connecticut. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Weir Farm National Historic Site Amendment Act - Amends the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 to: (1) require that property acquired for the development of visitor and administrative facilities for the Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut be within Fairfield county; (2) continue to require minimum development of the property and prohibit anything from either preventing the acquisition of property for the development of such facilities that, prior to the acquisition, was developed in a manner inconsistent with such requirement, or requiring remediation of such previously developed property to reflect the natural character of the property comprising the Site; and (3) require, prior to and as a prerequisite to any development of visitor and administrative [...] show full description H.R.1645 - To provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 12/26/2007 - Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 553 of Title V of Division E of H.R. 2764. Bill Text To provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes. 3/22/2007--Introduced. Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007 or STRIVE Act of 2007- Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing the New Worker Program established in title IV or grant conditional nonimmigrant classification under title VI of this Act prior to certification to the President and to Congress that specified conditions have been met respecting: (1) border security; (2) document security; and (3) first phase implementation of the electronic employment verification system. Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel and asset increases and enhancements; (2) a National Strategy for Border Security; (3) border security initiatives, including biometric data enhancements and a biometric entry-exit system, and document integrity, (4) international cooperation; (5) Central American [...] show full description H.R.1609 - To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi.
Latest Action: 04/13/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. Bill Text To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi. 3/20/2007--Introduced.
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal in recognition of Constantino Brumidi's contributions to the Nation as a designer and decorator of the U.S. Capitol. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to arrange for the gold medal to be displayed in the Capitol Visitor Center as part of an exhibit honoring Constantino Brumidi. H.R.1524 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a deduction equal to fair market value shall be allowed for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor.
Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a deduction equal to fair market value shall be allowed for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor. 3/14/2007--Introduced.
Artist-Museum Partnership Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers who create literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions or similar property a fair market value (determined at the time of contribution) tax deduction for contributions of such properties, the copyrights thereon, or both, to certain tax-exempt organizations, if such properties are properly appraised and are donated no sooner than 18 months after their creation. Limits the amount of such deduction based upon the donor's artistic adjusted gross income, as defined by this Act. H.R.1312 - To expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability.
Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text To expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability. 4/1/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to adjudicate a visa petition filed by an employer on behalf of an alien with extraordinary ability in the arts (O- and P- visas other than athletes) and an accompanying alien not later than 30 days after: (1) the date on which the petitioner submits the petition with a written advisory opinion, letter of no objection, or request for a waiver; or (2) the date on which the 15-day period to comment upon a petition has expired if the petitioner has had an opportunity, as appropriate, to supply rebuttal evidence. States that if such petition is not adjudicated within the required time frame and the petitioner is a qualified nonprofit organization or an individual or [...] show full description H.R.1313 - To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Constantino Brumidi for display in the Capitol Visitor Center.
Latest Action: 03/05/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill Text To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Constantino Brumidi for display in the Capitol Visitor Center. 3/5/2007--Introduced.
Requires the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement with the Foundation of Hellenes under which the Foundation shall provide a statue of Constantino Brumidi to be displayed in the Capitol Visitor Center. Authorizes the Committee to delegate such requirement to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). H.CON.RES.69 - Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Luis A. Ferre.
Latest Action: 02/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill Text Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Luis A. Ferre. 2/16/2007--Introduced.
Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the Postmaster General to issue, a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Luis A. Ferre. H.CON.RES.68 - Honoring the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti and recognizing the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded.
Latest Action: 05/11/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill Text Honoring the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti and recognizing the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded. 5/10/2007--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.) Honors the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti (opera composer) and recognizes the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded. S.548 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a deduction equal to fair market value shall be allowed for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor.
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1851-1852) Bill Text A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a deduction equal to fair market value shall be allowed for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor. 2/12/2007--Introduced.
Artist-Museum Partnership Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers who create literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions or similar property a fair market value (determined at the time of contribution) tax deduction for contributions of such properties, the copyrights thereon, or both, to certain tax-exempt organizations, if such properties are properly appraised and are donated no sooner than 18 months after their creation. Limits the amount of such deduction based upon the donor's artistic adjusted gross income, as defined by this Act. S.522 - A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 11/07/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Bill Text A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the United States citizens by improving the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, and for other purposes. 2/7/2007--Introduced. Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act - Amends the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2000 to repeal provisions establishing the National Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Coordination Council.Establishes the Intellectual Property Enforcement Network (IPEN), consisting of specified representatives of various government agencies, to: (1) establish policies, objectives, and priorities concerning international intellectual property protection and law enforcement; (2) coordinate and facilitate implementation of such policies, objectives, and priorities; and (3) protect U.S. intellectual property rights overseas, including by creating an international task [...] show full description S.254 - A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Signed by President. Bill Text A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi. 7/1/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on May 21, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal to Constantino Brumidi, in recognition of his contributions to the nation as a designer and decorator of the U.S. Capitol. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to arrange for the gold medal to be displayed in the Capitol Visitor Center as part of an exhibit honoring Constantino Brumidi.Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, for purposes of the presentation, to strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions. Authorizes the Secretary to strike [...] show full description |
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