Congressional Arts Caucus

Congressional Arts Caucus
Democratic Co-Chair Vacant
Republican Co-Chair Rep. Leonard Lance (NJ-07)
Political position Bipartisan
Colors None Official (Gray Unofficial)
Seats in the House
178 / 435

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

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 115th Congress, the Congressional Arts Caucus has 160 members (126 Democrats, and 34 Republicans). The members are listed by state:[4]


Former Members

Last updated: March 23, 2018

References

  1. "Congressional Arts Caucus" (PDF). Congressional Arts Caucus. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  2. https://artscaucus-slaughter.house.gov/about-me
  3. https://artscaucus-slaughter.house.gov/about-me/history-accomplishments
  4. "Caucus Membership". Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  5. "Representative Lois Capps Announces Retirement". New York Times. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
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