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HR1517: Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2026, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.

: Henry Johnson (D-US) : Sep 13, 2026 Updated: Sep 8, 2026
Arts, culture, religion
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2026, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.

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This bill expresses congressional support for recognizing September 7, 2026, as 'Liturgical Dance Day' in the United States. Liturgical dance refers to choreographed movement performed as part of religious worship services. The bill also shows support for the International Dance Commission, an organization that promotes dance globally. The bill is currently in the introduced stage, meaning it has just been formally submitted to Congress but has not yet been assigned to a for review.

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