House Bill 541 - 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 supporting the designation of June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-06-22

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Alternative Names

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 supporting the designation of June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

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 supporting the designation of June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Associated Legislation

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 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Policy Areas

Arts, Culture, Religion

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]

Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

Committees and Subcommittees

Education and the Workforce Committee

Variations and Revisions