HR 7283 · 95th Congress · Arts, Culture, Religion

A bill to establish an art bank in the Congress for the purpose of selecting American works of art for display in the House and Senate office buildings.

Introduced 1977-05-18· Sponsored by Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on House Administration.(1977-05-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes an art bank in the Congress for the purpose of selecting American works of art for display in the House and Senate Office Buildings. Requires the board responsible for the administration of the art bank to compensate artists for loss, damage, or theft of such works of art. Authorizes the board to accept and expend any monies contributed to the art bank. Prohibits any person from receiving compensation for the display of any work of art created by such person and displayed under this Act.…

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