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Expressing support for the designation of the weeks of March 29, 2026, through April 11, 2026, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.

Introduced April 2, 2026Last action April 2, 2026
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Plain-English Summary

This bill is a resolution expressing Congress's support for officially recognizing a two-week period — from March 29, 2026, through April 11, 2026, as "National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week." It is a symbolic measure, meaning it does not create any new laws, programs, or government spending. Instead, it serves as a formal statement from Congress acknowledging the importance of arts education for young people.

The resolution is intended to raise awareness about the role that arts-based learning plays in the education and development of children and youth across the country. Organizations like Young Audiences Arts for Learning work with schools to bring arts programming — such as music, theater, dance, and visual arts — into educational settings. This type of resolution highlights and celebrates that work on a national level.

This bill would directly affect no one in a legal or financial sense, but it could bring public attention to arts education advocacy efforts and the organizations that support them. Teachers, students, schools, and arts education nonprofits might benefit from the increased visibility that a congressional designation can provide. Bills like this are fairly common in Congress and are typically used to honor causes, organizations, or awareness efforts that lawmakers want to spotlight publicly.

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Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

April 2, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]DOR

Committees

Education and Workforce

Legislative History

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Apr 2, 2026

Submitted in House

Apr 2, 2026

Submitted in House

Apr 2, 2026