Bill > HRes599

This resolution recognizes the significant cultural and economic importance of popular arts, highlighting several key aspects of the industry. The document emphasizes that nearly 5 million Americans work in arts and cultural production, contributing approximately 4.4% to the U.S. gross domestic product with over $1 trillion in annual economic impact. It traces the historical lineage of visual storytelling from ancient cave paintings to modern comic books and notes the substantial economic value of various entertainment sectors, including television (generating $90 billion globally), comic books ($9.2 billion annually), video gaming ($300 billion), and fantasy literature ($600 million in U.S. book sales). The resolution acknowledges the critical role of union labor in content creation and celebrates the arts' ability to educate, inspire creativity, and promote universal values like truth, justice, and equality. By highlighting notable works like Art Spiegelman's Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus and the impact of Comic-Con conventions, the resolution ultimately seeks to recognize the popular arts' unique capacity to bring people together, foster critical thinking, and provide a platform for diverse storytelling and representation.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/599/all-info