Recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students, and expressing support for the designation of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month.
USA116th CongressHRES-463| House
| Updated: 6/25/2019
Gregory W. Meeks
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (19)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Education and Workforce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States. The resolution also recognizes Black History Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month as important times to celebrate this impact and to encourage greater access to music education.
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Recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students, and expressing support for the designation of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month.
USA116th CongressHRES-463| House
| Updated: 6/25/2019
This resolution recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States. The resolution also recognizes Black History Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month as important times to celebrate this impact and to encourage greater access to music education.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Gregory W. Meeks
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (19)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Education and Workforce Committee
Arts, Culture, Religion
Related Bills
- SRES 116-261: A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students, and expressing support for the designation of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month.
- SRES 116-643: A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2020 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesElementary and secondary educationHistorical and cultural resourcesMusicPerforming artsRacial and ethnic relations