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John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2019
This bill reauthorizes funding for FY2020-FY2024 for maintenance, repair, and security and capital projects for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The bill directs that a plaque be placed within the Kennedy Center that contains an inscription to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the National Cultural Center Act by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Kennedy Center may solicit private contributions for the design, procurement, and installation of the plaque.
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Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] · R–WY
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By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-36.
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-36.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. Without written report.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in Senate
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