Bills & Legislation

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Study Act of 2022

Recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and supporting the designation of June 2022 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2022 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Expressing support for the designation of July 8th as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

A resolution designating the last weekend of June 2022 to commemorate the first weekend of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival and the first full weekend of May to commemorate the final weekend of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival of 1970.

Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Leading Entertainment and Arts through Diversity Month" or "National LEAD Month", and empowering underrepresented communities to take the lead within the entertainment industry.

PEACE through Music Diplomacy Act

Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act of 2022

A resolution congratulating Miss Emma Broyles of Alaska for being crowned Miss America 2022.

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.

COVID–19 American History Project Act

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of James Frederick "Jimmy" Hanley.

Recognizing and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted.

COVID–19 Oral History Project Act

Commemorating the life and legacy of Jean-Louis de Kérouac on the centennial of his birth on March 12, 2022.

Commemorating the celebration of Purim by the Jewish community of the United States.

A resolution commemorating the life and legacy of Jean-Louis de Kerouac on the centennial of his birth on March 12, 2022.

Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month.

Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.