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S.J.Res. 169

A joint resolution to provide for a feasibility study and to accept a gift from the United States Capitol Historical Society.

(LATEST SUMMARY)

Authorizes the United States Capitol Historical Society, under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol, to prepare a feasability study to determine the desirability of installing within the United States Capitol Grounds, at the east front of the United States Capitol, all items of equipment and other facilities required for a sound and light performance, consisting of an interplay of light, music, narrative, and sound effects (without the use of live actors), which, when projected onto the imposing facade of the east front of the United States Capitol, will re-create the evolution of American history, based on a foundation of thorough historical research.

Requires the Architect of the Capitol to review such report and submit the same, with his recommendations, to the Speaker and majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives and to the U.S. Senate Commission on Art and Antiquities.

Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.J.Res. 736 passed in lieu.

Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
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  1. Floor

    Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.J.Res. 736 passed in lieu.

  2. Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 93-602.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 93-602.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  4. IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  5. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Dec 6, 197301
(LATEST SUMMARY)

Authorizes the United States Capitol Historical Society, under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol, to prepare a feasability study to determine the desirability of installing within the United States Capitol Grounds, at the east front of the United States Capitol, all items of equipment and other facilities required for a sound and light performance, consisting of an interplay of light, music, narrative, and sound effects (without the use of live actors), which, when projected onto the imposing facade of the east front of the United States Capitol, will re-create the evolution of American history, based on a foundation of thorough historical research.

Requires the Architect of the Capitol to review such report and submit the same, with his recommendations, to the Speaker and majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives and to the U.S. Senate Commission on Art and Antiquities.

Nov 9, 197300

Authorizes the United States Capitol Historical Society, under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol, to prepare a feasability study to determine the desirability of installing within the United States Capitol Grounds, at the east front of the United States Capitol, all items of equipment and other facilities required for a sound and light performance, consisting of an interplay of light, music, narrative, and sound effects (without the use of live actors), which, when projected onto the imposing facade of the east front of the United States Capitol, will re-create the evolution of American history, based on a foundation of thorough historical research.

Requires the Architect of the Capitol to review such report and submit the same, with his recommendations, to the Speaker and majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives and to the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.

A joint resolution to provide for a feasibility study and to accept a gift from the United… — Informed