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Arts, Culture, Religion.

Federal legislation on arts, culture, religion moving through the current Congress. We're tracking 31 bills in this area — 30 still in play.

S. 3371Passed CommitteeSep 30, 2026
National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S.Res. 870Passed SenateSep 22, 2026
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S.Res. 862Passed SenateSep 17, 2026
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 675Passed SenateSep 15, 2026
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 195Passed HouseSep 15, 2026
Bill Directs Commerce Department to Promote U.S. Music and Sports Tourism

Requires the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) to promote travel to U.S. music festivals, concert venues, and other music-related attractions domestically and internationally

H.Res. 1517In CommitteeSep 8, 2026
Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2026, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 815Passed CommitteeJul 23, 2026
Bill to name Blue Ridge Music Center amphitheater after Rick Boucher

Designates the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia as the Rick Boucher Amphitheater

S.Res. 813Passed SenateJul 23, 2026
A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 1329FailedMay 21, 2026
Failed bill would have authorized Smithsonian women's history museum on National Mall

The bill designated the South Monument site (across from the National Museum of African American History and Culture) for a new Smithsonian American Women's History Museum, with presidential authority to select an alternative site within 180 days

H.Res. 1212In CommitteeApr 23, 2026
Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1181In CommitteeApr 15, 2026
Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Arab American Heritage Month" (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 7740In CommitteeFeb 26, 2026
African American History Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 7549In CommitteeFeb 12, 2026
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 949In CommitteeDec 12, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday in May as "National Lowrider Day".

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 2385In CommitteeDec 9, 2025
Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 6467In CommitteeDec 4, 2025
National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 6188In CommitteeNov 20, 2025
To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the composition known as "Here Rests in Honored Glory" by Donald B. Miller as the national hymn of the United States.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S.Res. 474Passed SenateOct 29, 2025
A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Country Music Month".

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 774In CommitteeSep 30, 2025
Expressing support for the recognition of the month of October 2025 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S.Res. 423In CommitteeSep 30, 2025
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S.Res. 332Passed SenateJul 28, 2025
A resolution designating July 26, 2025, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 288In CommitteeApr 1, 2025
Expressing the sense that there should be established a "National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month" in April to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of Garifuna immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 2121In CommitteeMar 14, 2025
Commission to Study the Creation of a National Museum of Irish American History

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 183In CommitteeMar 3, 2025
Supporting the designation of March as National CHamoru Heritage and Culture Month.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 169In CommitteeFeb 27, 2025
Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 728In CommitteeFeb 25, 2025
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 165In CommitteeFeb 25, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2025, as Community Arts Education Day.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 146In CommitteeFeb 21, 2025
Honoring the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, social, and political movement in American history.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 149In CommitteeFeb 21, 2025
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 1330In CommitteeFeb 13, 2025
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 41In CommitteeJan 14, 2025
Resolution supporting Tamil Language and Heritage Month designation

This is a House resolution expressing support for designating January as Tamil Language and Heritage Month

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