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H.R. 13511 (94th)

A bill to establish an art bank in the Congress for the purpose of selecting American works of art for display in the House and Senate Office Buildings.

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Introduced

3 May 1976

Last action

3 May 1976 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsors

Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Reuss, Henry S. [D-WI-5], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21], Rep. Pattison, Edward W. [D-NY-29], Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5]

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Summary

Establishes an Art Bank in Congress for the purpose of selecting American works of art for display in the House and Senate Office Buildings. Establishes a five-member board of directors to administer such Art Bank, such directors being Members of Congress. Establishes the full-time salaried position of Executive Director to assist the board in the administration of the Art Bank. Authorizes the Art Bank to receive for display works of art of any United States citizen who transmits such work of art to the Art Bank at his or her own expense within two years after the creation of such work. Provides for the return to such artist of any such work after it has been displayed or designated as unsuitable for display. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act during fiscal year 1976 through 1979.

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Timeline

  1. 3 May 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 May 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 May 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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