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A joint resolution recognizing the important contributions of the arts to a complete education.

Public Law 98-410 · H.J.Res. 452 · 98th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Aug 29, 1984 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Downey (D-NY-2)

Cosponsors (184): Rep. Jim Jeffords,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Recognizes the important contribution of the arts to a complete education. Urges all citizens to support efforts which strengthen artistic training and appreciation within schools.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 17 actions.

  1. Aug 29, 1984Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 98-410.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Aug 20, 1984PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Aug 10, 1984FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
  5. Aug 9, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  6. Aug 8, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  7. Jun 26, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Employment, Safety, and Training Subcommittee of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  8. Jun 19, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  9. Jun 18, 1984FloorFloor · Passed House by Voice Vote.
  10. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Education and Workforce Committee
  11. Jun 12, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Education and Workforce Committee
  12. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education Subcommittee of the House Education and Workforce Committee
  13. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning Subcommittee of the House Education and Workforce Committee
  14. Apr 27, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education Subcommittee of the House Education and Workforce Committee
  15. Feb 10, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning Subcommittee of the House Education and Workforce Committee
  16. Jan 26, 1984CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Education and Workforce Committee
  17. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.