HR 6498 United States House · 117th Congress

PEACE through Music Diplomacy Act

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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 25, 2022 Last action Jul 29, 2022
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Jul 29, 2022
House · Amendment offered
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 3.
Jul 29, 2022
House · Reported by committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2022
House · Reported by committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 25, 2022
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 25, 2022
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

Sponsors