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.

Summary

Establishes an art bank in the Congress for the purpose of selecting American works of art for display in the House and Senate Office Buildings. Requires the board responsible for the administration of the art bank to compensate artists for loss, damage, or theft of such works of art. Authorizes the board to accept and expend any monies contributed to the art bank. Prohibits any person from receiving compensation for the display of any work of art created by such person and displayed under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 18 May 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 May 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 May 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 18 May 1977

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Sponsors

• Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] · R · Sponsor
• · hsha00 · Standing

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