Congressional Arts Caucus

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Congressional Arts Caucus
Democratic Co-ChairRep. Chellie Pingree (ME-01)
Republican Co-ChairRep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21)
Political position Bipartisan
ColorsNone Official (Gray Unofficial)
Seats in the House
130 / 435

The Congressional Arts Caucus is a registered Congressional Member Organization for the US House of Representatives in the 115th Congress. [1]

Contents

History

The Congressional Arts Caucus was created in the 1980s as a way for the various members of Congress interested in the arts to be able to influence art legislation and to promote the National Endowment for the Arts. [2] [3]

Members

As of the 117th Congress, the Congressional Arts Caucus has 120 members (106 Democrats, 14 Republicans). The members are listed by state: [4]

Former members

Last updated: May 31, 2022

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References

  1. "Congressional Arts Caucus" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 December 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  2. "About | Congressional Arts Caucus". Archived from the original on 2016-11-15. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
  3. "History & Purpose | Congressional Arts Caucus". Archived from the original on 2016-11-15. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
  4. "Caucus Membership". 15 May 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2020.