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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.

USA116th CongressSRES-643| Senate 
| Updated: 7/1/2020
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (8)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution designates June 2020 as African-American Music Appreciation Month. The resolution also recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States. Finally, the resolution 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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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-559
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.
Jun 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-463
Introduced in House
Jul 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 1, 2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4145-4146)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-559
    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.


  • June 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-463
    Introduced in House


  • July 1, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 1, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4145-4146)

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-463: 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 116-264: 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 116-261: 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.
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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.

USA116th CongressSRES-643| Senate 
| Updated: 7/1/2020
This resolution designates June 2020 as African-American Music Appreciation Month. The resolution also recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States. Finally, the resolution 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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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-559
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.
Jun 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-463
Introduced in House
Jul 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 1, 2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4145-4146)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-559
    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.


  • June 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-463
    Introduced in House


  • July 1, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 1, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4145-4146)
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (8)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-463: 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 116-264: 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 116-261: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesElementary and secondary educationHistorical and cultural resourcesMusicPerforming artsRacial and ethnic relations