S 20 · 96th Congress · Arts, Culture, Religion

A Bill to amend the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to provide for the office of Poet Laureate of the United States.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]· Senate

Bill Progress

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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 the Judiciary.(1979-01-15)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to establish the office of Poet Laureate of the United States. States that the Poet Laureate shall be appointed by the President for a five-year term.…

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