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Expressing support for the designation of March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-257| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (7)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for designating March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month" , acknowledging music's profound role in American culture and its historical presence in educational institutions. It emphasizes that music education fosters community, promotes cooperative citizenry, and is vital for a well-rounded education as recognized by the Every Student Succeeds Act. The resolution further recognizes the significant academic, social, and emotional benefits of participation in school music programs, including improved student engagement and the development of critical workforce skills like teamwork and leadership. Importantly, it highlights the existing disparities in access to high-quality music education, particularly for students in urban, rural, and low-income communities, as well as minority-majority schools. Ultimately, the resolution calls for increased efforts to support and enhance music teaching and learning across all public schools nationwide.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-216
Expressing support for designation of March 2019 as Music in Our Schools Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1095
Expressing support for designation of March 2024 as Music in Our Schools Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-119
Expressing support for designation of March 2023 as Music in Our Schools Month.
Mar 26, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 5, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-628
Submitted in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-216
    Expressing support for designation of March 2019 as Music in Our Schools Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1095
    Expressing support for designation of March 2024 as Music in Our Schools Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-119
    Expressing support for designation of March 2023 as Music in Our Schools Month.


  • March 26, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • March 5, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-628
    Submitted in Senate

Education

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-139: A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month".

Expressing support for the designation of March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-257| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for designating March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month" , acknowledging music's profound role in American culture and its historical presence in educational institutions. It emphasizes that music education fosters community, promotes cooperative citizenry, and is vital for a well-rounded education as recognized by the Every Student Succeeds Act. The resolution further recognizes the significant academic, social, and emotional benefits of participation in school music programs, including improved student engagement and the development of critical workforce skills like teamwork and leadership. Importantly, it highlights the existing disparities in access to high-quality music education, particularly for students in urban, rural, and low-income communities, as well as minority-majority schools. Ultimately, the resolution calls for increased efforts to support and enhance music teaching and learning across all public schools nationwide.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-216
Expressing support for designation of March 2019 as Music in Our Schools Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1095
Expressing support for designation of March 2024 as Music in Our Schools Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-119
Expressing support for designation of March 2023 as Music in Our Schools Month.
Mar 26, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 5, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-628
Submitted in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-216
    Expressing support for designation of March 2019 as Music in Our Schools Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1095
    Expressing support for designation of March 2024 as Music in Our Schools Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-119
    Expressing support for designation of March 2023 as Music in Our Schools Month.


  • March 26, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • March 5, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-628
    Submitted in Senate
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (7)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-139: A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted