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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 14, 2017Arts, Culture, Religion
S. 1359

John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Sep 6, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to reauthorize appropriations for FY2018-FY2021 for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for: (1) maintenance, repair, and security; and (2) capital projects.

(Sec. 3) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the center should: (1) recognize 2018 as the 60th anniversary of the National Cultural Center Act (now known as the John. F. Kennedy Center Act), and (2) establish commemorative displays during such year honoring the history of such Act.

The bill directs that a plaque be placed within the center that contains an inscription to commemorate such anniversary. The center must solicit private contributions for the plaque.

(Sec. 4) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the center should: (1) recognize 2021 as the 50th anniversary of its opening, and (2) commemorate its mission as a national center for the performing arts and as a national memorial to President John. F. Kennedy. The center may create displays and programs that memorialize its opening in 1971 and its programmatic legacy.

What just happenedSep 7, 2017

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
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  1. Sep 7, 2017FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Sep 7, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Sep 7, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Sep 6, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text as passed Senate: CR S5020)

  5. Sep 6, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5020; text as passed Senate: CR S5020)

  6. Aug 3, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 201.

  7. Aug 3, 2017Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. With written report No. 115-144.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  8. Aug 3, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. With written report No. 115-144.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  9. Jul 12, 2017Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  10. Jun 14, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  11. Jun 14, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 6, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to reauthorize appropriations for FY2018-FY2021 for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for: (1) maintenance, repair, and security; and (2) capital projects.

(Sec. 3) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the center should: (1) recognize 2018 as the 60th anniversary of the National Cultural Center Act (now known as the John. F. Kennedy Center Act), and (2) establish commemorative displays during such year honoring the history of such Act.

The bill directs that a plaque be placed within the center that contains an inscription to commemorate such anniversary. The center must solicit private contributions for the plaque.

(Sec. 4) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the center should: (1) recognize 2021 as the 50th anniversary of its opening, and (2) commemorate its mission as a national center for the performing arts and as a national memorial to President John. F. Kennedy. The center may create displays and programs that memorialize its opening in 1971 and its programmatic legacy.

Reported to Senate without amendmentAug 3, 201780

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to reauthorize appropriations for FY2018-FY2021 for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for: (1) maintenance, repair, and security; and (2) capital projects.

(Sec. 3) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the center should: (1) recognize 2018 as the 60th anniversary of the National Cultural Center Act (now known as the John. F. Kennedy Center Act), and (2) establish commemorative displays during such year honoring the history of such Act.

The bill directs that a plaque be placed within the center that contains an inscription to commemorate such anniversary. The center must solicit private contributions for the plaque.

(Sec. 4) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the center should: (1) recognize 2021 as the 50th anniversary of its opening, and (2) commemorate its mission as a national center for the performing arts and as a national memorial to President John. F. Kennedy. The center may create displays and programs that memorialize its opening in 1971 and its programmatic legacy.

Introduced in SenateJun 14, 2017

John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2017

This bill amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to reauthorize appropriations for FY2018-FY2021 for maintenance, repair, and security, and capital projects for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

The bill directs that a plaque be placed within the Kennedy Center that contains an inscription to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the National Cultural Center Act by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Kennedy Center must solicit private contributions for the design, procurement, and installation of the plaque.

The Kennedy Center may create displays and programs that memorialize its opening in 1971 and its programmatic legacy.

John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2017 — Informed