US Congress House Resolution 179 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on April 24 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Congratulates the Republic of Turkey and the city of Istanbul for hosting the 2013 International Jazz Day, and commends the Thelonius Monk Institute for its role in coordinating the worldwide celebration. Recognizes the historic connection between Turkey and jazz through the contributions of the Ertegun brothers. Thanks Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Omer Celik, and Turkish Ambassador Namik Tan for their assistance in assuring that the International Jazz Day celebration will be an important cultural and diplomatic success.

Recognizing "International Jazz Day".

Rep. John Conyers [D-MI]

Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]

Date	Chamber	Action
2013-05-06	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
2013-04-24	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/179/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres179/BILLS-113hres179ih.pdf