HRES1517Referred to Committee
Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2026, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-09-08
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HRES
ⓘType
Sponsor
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Democrat · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.2% (644 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/J000288
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (0)
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Committee Activity
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- House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2026-09-08
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Subjects
Arts, Culture, Religion
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1517 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1517 Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2026, as ``Liturgical Dance Day'' and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 8, 2026 Mr. Johnson of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2026, as ``Liturgical Dance Day'' and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes. Whereas, on September 7, 2026, the International Dance Commission will celebrate ``Liturgical Dance Day'' as dancers from around the world will take part in a day of fasting, prayer, and worship; Whereas, every Sunday morning, liturgical dance is expressed in thousands of ministries across the Nation, and liturgical dance ministers provide valuable outreach programs serving inner-city youth and instilling them with discipline, the desire to pursue excellence, and a love of dance; Whereas the International Dance Commission's purpose is to serve as a multicultural umbrella organization and resource pool for dance, worship arts ministries, and dance companies throughout the world; and Whereas the members of the International Dance Commission dedicate themselves to service in their communities, sharing their gifts through the creative arts: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes ``Liturgical Dance Day'' and the International Dance Commission and its contributions to the creative arts and worship in communities across the State of Georgia. <all>
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