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S.Res. 172 (106th)

A resolution to establish a special committee of the Senate to address the cultural crisis facing America.

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Introduced

4 August 1999

Last action

4 August 1999 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Sponsors

Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI], Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]

Subjects

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7 April 2025

Summary

Establishes the Special Committee on American Culture in the Senate to: (1) study the causes and reasons for the substantial social and cultural regression; (2) make findings of fact, especially about the impact of such negative cultural trends and developments on our broader society, particularly in regards to child well-being; and (3) explore a means of cultural renewal. Declares that no proposed legislation shall be referred to the Special Committee, and the Committee shall have no power to report by bill or otherwise have legislative jurisdiction.

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Timeline

  1. 4 August 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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  2. 4 August 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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