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.
Latest action (12 Sep 2002): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 183, is a concurrent resolution from the 107th Congress. It expresses the sense of Congress in support of the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society. The resolution specifically applauds the Society for organizing a choral society and orchestra, and for its mission to promote musical excellence within the educational system and encourage musical performance among people of all ages.
The resolution affects the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It also acknowledges the broader impact of musical education and performance on cultural understanding and patriotism, as promoted by the Society. The bill was introduced in 2001 and was agreed to by the Senate in September 2002 without amendment. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House of Representatives and the Senate and does not require the President's signature.
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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
12 Sep 2002
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
4 Sep 2002
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 183 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 183, is a concurrent resolution from the 107th Congress. It expresses the sense of Congress in support of the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society. The resolution specifically applauds the Society for organizing a choral society and orchestra, and for its mission to promote musical excellence within the educational system and encourage musical performance among people of all ages. The resolution affects the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It also acknowledges the broader impact of musical education and performance on cultural understanding and patriotism, as promoted by the Society. The bill was introduced in 2001 and was agreed to by the Senate in September 2002 without amendment. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House of Representatives and the Senate and does not require the President's signature.
- Has H.Con.Res. 183 become law?
- Yes. H.Con.Res. 183 has been enacted. Status last updated 12 Sep 2002.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 183?
- H.Con.Res. 183 was sponsored by Rep. Thomas M. “Tom” Davis [R-VA11, 1995-2008] (Republican-VA), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 183?
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (12 Sep 2002).
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