Author: U.S. Congress, Conference Committee

Publication Year: 1975

Media Type: Report

Summary:

Report, dated September 20, 1976, of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendment of the Senate to the bill, H.R. 12838, to amend and extend the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, to provide for the improvement of museum services, through the establishment of the Institute of museum Services, establish a challenge grant program, and for other purposes. This is the fourth reauthorization legislation for the Endowments. The original act of 1965 which provided for the establishment of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, which was amended in 1968, 1970 and 1973, has been amended again to reflect changes in programs and procedures. Includes testimony by government officials and arts leaders, supporting statements, related articles, letters and other documents supporting the legislation.

Abstract: Report, dated September 20, 1976, of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendment of the Senate to the bill, H.R. 12838, to amend and extend the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, to provide for the improvement of museum services, through the establishment of the Institute of museum Services, establish a challenge grant program, and for other purposes. This is the fourth reauthorization legislation for the Endowments. The original act of 1965 which provided for the establishment of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, which was amended in 1968, 1970 and 1973, has been amended again to reflect changes in programs and procedures. Includes testimony by government officials and arts leaders, supporting statements, related articles, letters and other documents supporting the legislation.

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Categories: Funding