SJRES 83 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

White House Conference on the Arts Act

Introduced 1977-09-23· Sponsored by Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.(1977-09-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] White House Conference on the Arts Act - Directs the President to call a White House Conference on the Arts, to be held by December 31, 1979, to assist in developing a climate wherein the arts can flourish. Establishes a National Conference Planning Council on the Arts to plan and conduct such Conference. Requires the Council to submit a report on such Conference to the President. Authorizes the Chairman of the Council, with the approval of Council members, to make grants to States to defray the costs of participating in the Conference program. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out this Act.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican