HR 7153 · 96th Congress · Arts, Culture, Religion

Arts and Humanities Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-04-24· Sponsored by Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 1386 passed in lieu.(1980-11-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Arts and Humanities Act of 1980 - Title I: Amendments to National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to authorize the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts to establish and carry out a program of loans to groups or individuals for projects and productions of substantial artistic and cultural significance. Includes cultural diversity as a factor to be considered by the Chairman in making grants or loans under such Act. Limits the amount of funding the Chairman may allot to certain jurisdictions, other than States which have a population of less than 200,000. Permits the Chairman to enter into interagency agreements on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis to promote or assist with the arts-related activities of other Federal agencies. Permits the use of program funds for such purpose. Authorizes the Chairman to establish and carry out a program of contracts with, or grants-in-aid to, public agencies and private nonprofit organizations on a national, State, or local level to assist cultural organizations and institutions and provide additional support for cooperative efforts und…

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Cosponsors (15)

11 Democrats3 Republicans1 Independent