arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Supporting Diversity in Entertainment: LEAD Month and Empowering Underrepresented Communities.

This House Resolution supports designating September as National Leading Entertainment and Arts through Diversity Month (LEAD Month). It aims to increase representation of minorities and underrepresented communities in the entertainment industry, both on and off screen, potentially leading to more authentic storytelling and better societal reflection in media.
Key points
Designating September as a month to promote diversity in the entertainment industry.
Encouraging greater representation of minorities and underrepresented groups in film and television.
Promoting programs and campaigns to raise awareness about inclusion and allyship in media.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1138
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Process start date: 2022-05-24
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Leading Entertainment and Arts through Diversity Month" or "National LEAD Month", and empowering underrepresented communities to take the lead within the entertainment industry.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1138.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating September as a month to promote diversity in the entertainment industry.
  • Encouraging greater representation of minorities and underrepresented groups in film and television.
  • Promoting programs and campaigns to raise awareness about inclusion and allyship in media.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture