Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6498
117th Congress(2021-2022)
PEACE through Music Diplomacy Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 25, 2022
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 25, 2022
Latest Action
Jul 29, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6498
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Texas
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Florida
Democrat
Nevada
Democrat
Rhode Island
Republican
Tennessee
Democrat
Washington
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Promoting Peace, Education, And Cultural Exchange through Music Diplomacy Act or the PEACE through Music Diplomacy Act

This bill authorizes music-related exchange programs facilitated by the Department of State.

The bill authorizes the inclusion of coordination and consultation with the private sector in the participation by groups and individuals from other countries in nonprofit activities in the United States similar to certain artistic and sports activities when such participation is in the national interest.

State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) shall manage, including in coordination and consultation with the private sector, programs focused on music and the performing arts that provide opportunities to build cross-cultural understanding and advance peace abroad.

State should seek to (1) partner with the private sector in support of music-related exchange programs implemented by ECA, (2) leverage private sector expertise in developing and implementing such programs, (3) expand networking and mentorship opportunities, and (4) identify private sector funding sources for travel and other expenses.

The bill authorizes State to partner with the private sector to recognize musicians whose works or performances have advanced peace abroad and who could contribute to networking and mentorship opportunities for participants of music-related exchange programs implemented by ECA.

Text (1)
January 25, 2022
Actions (5)
07/29/2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 3.
07/29/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/28/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
01/25/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/25/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:36 PM