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Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as "Black Music Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-509| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
Shontel M. Brown

Shontel M. Brown

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (47)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution from the House of Representatives expresses strong support for designating June 2025 as "Black Music Month." It aims to honor the extensive and enduring contributions of Black musicians, artists, songwriters, and other industry personnel who have shaped American and global music. The resolution acknowledges that Black music, encompassing genres from Negro spirituals to hip-hop, has been a foundational element of the nation's cultural fabric and a powerful force for social change. The House specifically honors the stirring work of those involved in creating, uplifting, and promoting Black music. Furthermore, it calls upon the people of the United States to recognize Black Music Month through various actions and programs. These initiatives should elevate the artistry and talent of Black music and musicians promote diversity, equity, and inclusion spread awareness of Black music's profound impact and legacy honor its deep-rooted history and foster joy, awareness, and understanding through its celebration.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1279
Expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as "Black Music Month".
Jun 12, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1279
    Expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as "Black Music Month".


  • June 12, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as "Black Music Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-509| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
This resolution from the House of Representatives expresses strong support for designating June 2025 as "Black Music Month." It aims to honor the extensive and enduring contributions of Black musicians, artists, songwriters, and other industry personnel who have shaped American and global music. The resolution acknowledges that Black music, encompassing genres from Negro spirituals to hip-hop, has been a foundational element of the nation's cultural fabric and a powerful force for social change. The House specifically honors the stirring work of those involved in creating, uplifting, and promoting Black music. Furthermore, it calls upon the people of the United States to recognize Black Music Month through various actions and programs. These initiatives should elevate the artistry and talent of Black music and musicians promote diversity, equity, and inclusion spread awareness of Black music's profound impact and legacy honor its deep-rooted history and foster joy, awareness, and understanding through its celebration.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1279
Expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as "Black Music Month".
Jun 12, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1279
    Expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as "Black Music Month".


  • June 12, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Shontel M. Brown

Shontel M. Brown

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (47)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted