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HRES 1088 110th Congress House

Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.

Introduced: July 15, 2008 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jul 15, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 15, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6502-6503)
Jul 15, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6502-6503)
Jul 15, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1088.
Jul 15, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6502-6504)
Jul 15, 2008
Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 8, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Apr 8, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 15, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes and commends the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a cultural ambassador of the United States to the world, during which it has provided world-class American modern dance to people across the globe.

Recognizes that: (1) Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has been a true pioneer in the world of dance by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people while using the beauty and humanity of African-American heritage and other cultures to unite people; and (2) the Ailey II company, the Ailey School, and the extensive and innovative Arts in Education and Community Programs train future generations of dancers and choreographers while exposing young people to the arts.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 490 Related bill A resolution recognizing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service to the performing arts.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 12
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 15, 2008
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jul 10, 2008
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jul 10, 2008
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jul 10, 2008
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jul 10, 2008
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 10, 2008
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jul 10, 2008
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 10, 2008
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jul 10, 2008
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jul 8, 2008
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jul 8, 2008
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Apr 8, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1088: Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1088/
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"H. Res. 1088: Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1088/.
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H. Res. 1088, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-1088/.
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