Author: U.S House of Representatives, Committee on Education and Labor

Publication Year: 1974

Media Type: Report

Summary:

Hearings on H.R. 7216 and other related legislation, to amend and extend the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965, to provide for the improvement of museum services, and to provide indemnities for exhibitions of artistic and humanistic endeavors, and for other purposes; and H.R. 1118, to amend the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 to further cultural activities by making unused railroad passenger depots available to communities for such activities; held in Washington, D.C., September 24, 25, 26; October 31; Fort Worth, Texas, September 27; Brooklyn, New York, November 8; New York City, November 10, 1975. This is the fourth reauthorization legislation for the Endowments.

Abstract: Hearings on H.R. 7216 and other related legislation, to amend and extend the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965, to provide for the improvement of museum services, and to provide indemnities for exhibitions of artistic and humanistic endeavors, and for other purposes; and H.R. 1118, to amend the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 to further cultural activities by making unused railroad passenger depots available to communities for such activities; held in Washington, D.C., September 24, 25, 26; October 31; Fort Worth, Texas, September 27; Brooklyn, New York, November 8; New York City, November 10, 1975. 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: Legislation, Funding