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H.R. 6407 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

To rescind the appropriation made to the Kennedy Center in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

H.R. 6407 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 27, 2020, sponsored by Bryan Steil with 45 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 27, 2020
Co-sponsors
45
Policy area
Arts, Culture, Religion

What it does

This bill rescinds the appropriation to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts provided for in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act appropriated $25 million to the center to prepare for and respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bryan Steil (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 44 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 27, 2020
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (Mar 27, 2020)

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