{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-reed-whitehouse-celebrate-national-endowment-of-the-arts-funding-for-newport-contemporary-ballet", "Amo, Reed, Whitehouse Celebrate National Endowment of the Arts Funding for Newport Contemporary Ballet", "2026-05-26", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined Congressman Gabe Amo in announcing $30,000 in National Endowment of the Arts funding for Newport Contemporary Ballet. This funding will support the Ballet\u2019s annual Newport Dance Festival, which this year will explore the theme of freedom in honor of America\u2019s 250th anniversary.\n\n\u201cFederal investment in the arts strengthens Rhode Island\u2019s vibrant cultural contributions, empowers our communities, and drives economic development across our state,\u201d said the lawmakers. \u201cThis funding will help the Newport Ballet celebrate our 250th anniversary by bringing artists to Aquidneck Island, expanding community engagement, and celebrating our nation\u2019s enduring freedom through dance.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support opportunities across the country for Americans to experience and participate in the arts,\u201d said Mary Anne Carter, Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts. \u201cAs we celebrate the country\u2019s 250th anniversary this year, it is a moment to recognize the important role the arts continue to play in our lives, communities, and heritage.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nU.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Gabe Amo support efforts to strengthen and expand Rhode Island\u2019s arts and culture ecosystem.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-11T06:38:38Z", "2026-06-11T06:41:07Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-reed-whitehouse-celebrate-national-endowment-of-the-arts-funding-for-newport-contemporary-ballet"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.6114450991153717, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}