Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2026, as “Liturgical Dance Day” and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.
Latest action (8 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.Res. 1517 is a nonbinding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for recognizing September 7, 2026, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and for acknowledging the International Dance Commission. The resolution notes that the Commission organizes an annual day of fasting, prayer, and worship involving dancers from around the world, and describes liturgical dance as a practice used in ministries nationwide, including outreach programs for inner-city youth. It also credits the International Dance Commission with serving as a multicultural resource organization for dance and worship arts groups and dance companies.
The resolution does not create any law, funding, or regulatory requirement. Its practical effect would be symbolic: it formally recognizes the day and the organization and commends their contributions to the creative arts and worship in communities in Georgia, the home state of the bill's sponsor, Rep. Hank Johnson. It does not directly regulate, fund, or otherwise affect any individual, business, or government agency.
The resolution was introduced in the House on September 8, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As of the latest action, no further steps have been taken. For the resolution to have any formal effect, the committee would need to act on it and the full House would need to vote to adopt it; being a simple resolution, it would not require Senate action or the President's signature.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 8, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1517 do?
- H.Res. 1517 is a nonbinding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for recognizing September 7, 2026, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and for acknowledging the International Dance Commission. The resolution notes that the Commission organizes an annual day of fasting, prayer, and worship involving dancers from around the world, and describes liturgical dance as a practice used in ministries nationwide, including outreach programs for inner-city youth. It also credits the International Dance Commission with serving as a multicultural resource organization for dance and worship arts groups and dance companies. The resolution does not create any law, funding, or regulatory requirement. Its practical effect would be symbolic: it formally recognizes the day and the organization and commends their contributions to the creative arts and worship in communities in Georgia, the home state of the bill's sponsor, Rep. Hank Johnson. It does not directly regulate, fund, or otherwise affect any individual, business, or government agency. The resolution was introduced in the House on September 8, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As of the latest action, no further steps have been taken. For the resolution to have any formal effect, the committee would need to act on it and the full House would need to vote to adopt it; being a simple resolution, it would not require Senate action or the President's signature.
- Has H.Res. 1517 become law?
- Not yet. As of 8 Sep 2026, H.Res. 1517 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1517?
- H.Res. 1517 was sponsored by Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson [D-GA4] (Democrat-GA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1517?
- Introduced (8 Sep 2026).
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