Arts, Culture, Religion

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND)

Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2026, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA)

Honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN)

Recognizing the significance of "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA)

Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2026, as "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC)

A resolution recognizing the 179th anniversary of the arrival of pioneers belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley, honoring the enduring pioneer spirit that shaped the American West, and celebrating its continued relevance to the unfolding American story.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4268-4269)

Sponsor: Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT)

A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4274; text: CR S4269-4270)

Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY)

National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD)

21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA)

A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month".

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2938-2939)

Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ)

Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as "Black Music Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH)

A resolution designating June 11, 2026, as "National Seersucker Day", designating every subsequent Thursday through the last Thursday in August 2026 as "Seersucker Thursday", and designating June 2026 as "Seersucker Appreciation Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2670; text: CR S2666)

Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA)

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY)

Supporting the designation the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "Taiwanese American Heritage Week".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA)

Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA)

Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Arab American Heritage Month" (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI)

Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] (D-CA)

Expressing support for the designation of the first Saturday in May as "National Lowrider Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM)

National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor: Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD)

A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Country Music Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7830-7831; text: CR S7829-7830)

Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)

A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6882; text: CR S6879-6880)

Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV)

MEGA Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Sponsor: Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO)

Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any public rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338)

Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] (R-OK)

Recognizing the significance of "National Caribbean American Heritage Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor: Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN)

Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as "Black Music Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH)

A resolution designating June 12, 2025, as "National Seersucker Day", designating every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2025 as "Seersucker Thursday", and designating June 2025 as "Seersucker Appreciation Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3124)

Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA)

American Music Tourism Act of 2025

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.

Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN)

A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2568-2569)

Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)

Expressing the sense that there should be established a "National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month" in April to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of Garifuna immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY)

James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY)

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY)

A resolution expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S340-341)

Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ)

Expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor: Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN)

Expressing support for the designation of the month of January, as "Tamil Language and Heritage Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL)

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ)