HRES 997 115th Congress House

Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of July 28 as National Dance Day.

Introduced: July 16, 2018 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov

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Jul 16, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 16, 2018

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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

Acknowledges 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. 997: Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of July 28 as National Dance Day.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-997/

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"H. Res. 997: Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of July 28 as National Dance Day.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-997/.

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H. Res. 997, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-997/.

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