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A concurrent resolution expressing appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognizing the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center.

Introduced: September 30, 2005 See on congress.gov
This resolution expired with the 109th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Nov 2, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Nov 2, 2005
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 2, 2005
Received in the House.
Nov 1, 2005
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12146; text as passed Senate: CR S12146)
Nov 1, 2005
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12146; text as passed Senate: CR S12146)
Oct 4, 2005
Star Print ordered on the concurrent resolution.
Sep 30, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10805)
Sep 30, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10805-10806)
Sep 30, 2005
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture to the world.

Recognizes the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States and China should promote cultural cooperation and exchange programs.

What's happening now November 2, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Con. Res. 56: A concurrent resolution expressing appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognizing the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SCONRES-56/
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"S. Con. Res. 56: A concurrent resolution expressing appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognizing the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SCONRES-56/.
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S. Con. Res. 56, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-SCONRES-56/.
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