A joint resolution designating the "square dance" as the national folk dance of the United States of America.
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1981
Designates the "square dance" as the National folk dance of the United States.
The world's political record
Person
![Official portrait of Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/k000118_200.jpg)
United States · Official source
2,652 records where Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1] is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1981
Designates the "square dance" as the National folk dance of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow preference visas to be given to an alien who: (1) requests such treatment; (2) was born after 1950 in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, or Thailand; (3) was fathered by an American serviceman; and (4) provides a guarantee of financial support. Stipulates that such guarantee must: (1) be signed by a citizen or lawful permanent resident who is at least 21 years old; and (2) provide that such signing sponsor will provide necessary financial support for five years. Allows the Attorney General to enforce such guarantee against the sponsor in a civil suit unless such sponsor dies or is adjudicated bankrupt.