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HRES 472 115th Congress House

Expressing support for the designation of July 29, 2017, as "National Dance Day" and recognizing dance as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression.

Introduced: July 24, 2017 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 24, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 28, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate and encourage the national commitment to dance and dance education.

Recognizes that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing obesity.

Commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting dance and National Dance Day.

Thanks the Dizzy Feet Foundation for their continuing efforts in spreading awareness of National Dance Day.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 472: Expressing support for the designation of July 29, 2017, as "National Dance Day" and recognizing dance as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-472/
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"H. Res. 472: Expressing support for the designation of July 29, 2017, as "National Dance Day" and recognizing dance as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-472/.
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H. Res. 472, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-472/.
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[H. Res. 472: Expressing support for the designation of July 29, 2017, as "National Dance Day" and recognizing dance as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-472/)
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