Recognizing the immense capacity of the popular arts to bring people together, inspire creativity and imagination, promote critical thinking, and instill the universal values of truth, justice, and equality.

United States119th CongressHRES-599House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 21, 2025

Summary

This resolution formally recognizes the profound ability of popular arts to foster unity, spark creativity, and encourage critical thinking among people. It highlights their role in instilling universal values such as truth, justice, and equality across society. The resolution acknowledges the significant economic contribution of the arts and cultural production industry, which employs millions and contributes billions to the U.S. GDP. It also emphasizes that the creation of new content relies on union labor , advocating for fair wages, representation, and dignity for all artists and workers in the popular arts sector. Ultimately, the House of Representatives honors the unique and lasting impact of popular arts on both American and global communities. It affirms the importance of promoting these arts to wider audiences and actively advancing increased representation within all their diverse forms.

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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  2. Submitted in House

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