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HR 219 101th Congress House Arts, Culture, Religion Arts Executive reorganization Federal aid to the arts and humanities

Department of Arts and Humanities Organization Act

Introduced: January 3, 1989 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Feb 15, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Jan 3, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
Jan 3, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Arts and Humanities Organization Act - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Arts and Humanities.

Sets forth provisions for a Secretary of Arts and Humanities and other officers and employees of such Department.

Directs the Secretary to submit an annual report to the President, for transmittal to the Congress, on Department activities.

What's happening now February 15, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Mar 7, 1989
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 219: Department of Arts and Humanities Organization Act. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-219/
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