S. 815 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 3, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRenames Virginia music venue amphitheater
This bill officially names the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, the Rick Boucher Amphitheater. It's a commemorative measure that gives the venue a formal new designation.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation with no direct impact on your daily life. People who visit the Blue Ridge Music Center would see the new amphitheater name, but the venue's operations and public access remain unchanged.
Read the official summary (Reported to Senate, Jul 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 815
A BILL
A bill to designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the "Rick Boucher Amphitheater".
Sponsor: Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) · Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · Arts, Culture, Religion · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 23, 2026: “Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 472.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.