Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society and its mission of promoting musical excellence throughout the educational system and encouraging people of all ages to commit to the love and expression of musical performance.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Jun 2000): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 229, expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it conveys the opinion of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Specifically, it applauds the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society for its work. The resolution commends the society for organizing a choral society and an orchestra, and for promoting musical excellence in education and encouraging musical performance.
The bill affects the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society and its mission. It also indirectly affects the educational system by acknowledging and supporting the promotion of musical excellence within it, from pre-school through post-graduate levels. The resolution encourages people of all ages to engage with music.
This resolution was introduced in the 106th Congress. It has passed the House of Representatives by voice vote and will now move to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it will signify Congress's collective approval and encouragement of the Philharmonic Society's activities.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress applauding the U.S. Congressional Philharmonic Society for its choral society and orchestra, and for its promotion of: (1) cultural communication and understanding in performances throughout the District of Columbia, the United States, and the world; and (2) musical excellence at all levels of the educational system.
Timeline
7 Jun 2000
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 229 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 229, expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it conveys the opinion of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Specifically, it applauds the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society for its work. The resolution commends the society for organizing a choral society and an orchestra, and for promoting musical excellence in education and encouraging musical performance. The bill affects the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society and its mission. It also indirectly affects the educational system by acknowledging and supporting the promotion of musical excellence within it, from pre-school through post-graduate levels. The resolution encourages people of all ages to engage with music. This resolution was introduced in the 106th Congress. It has passed the House of Representatives by voice vote and will now move to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it will signify Congress's collective approval and encouragement of the Philharmonic Society's activities.
- Has H.Con.Res. 229 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 229. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 229?
- H.Con.Res. 229 was sponsored by Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] (R-VA), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 229?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (7 Jun 2000).
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