Only centrists have signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S. 815 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 2 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Warner, Mark R. (D-VA) (Introduced 03/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Center · DW-NOMINATE -0.22 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/23/2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 472. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to Senate (07/23/2026)
This bill designates the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center, located at 700 Foothills Road in Galax, Virginia, as the Rick Boucher Amphitheater.
119 S815 IS: To designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the “Rick Boucher Amphitheater”. U.S. Senate 2025-03-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 815IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 3, 2025Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the Rick Boucher Amphitheater.1.Designation of the Rick Boucher Amphitheater(a)DesignationThe outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center, located at 700 Foothills Road, Galax, Virginia, a facility within the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is a unit of the National Park System, shall be known and designated as the Rick Boucher Amphitheater.(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the outdoor amphitheater referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Rick Boucher Amphitheater.
119 S815 RS: To designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the “Rick Boucher Amphitheater”. U.S. Senate 2026-07-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 472119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 815IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 3, 2025Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesJuly 23, 2026Reported by Mr. Lee, without amendmentA BILLTo designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the Rick Boucher Amphitheater.1.Designation of the Rick Boucher Amphitheater(a)DesignationThe outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center, located at 700 Foothills Road, Galax, Virginia, a facility within the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is a unit of the National Park System, shall be known and designated as the Rick Boucher Amphitheater.(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the outdoor amphitheater referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Rick Boucher Amphitheater. July 23, 2026Reported without amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 03/03/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 03/04/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 07/23/2026 | Library of Congress | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report. |
| 07/23/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report. |
| 07/23/2026 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 472. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the "Rick Boucher Amphitheater". |
| Display Title | A bill to designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the "Rick Boucher Amphitheater". |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 07/23/2026 Reported By |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 03/04/2026 Markup By |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 03/03/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Arts, Culture, Religion
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