Senate Bill 286 - 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.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-06-22

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2247-2248)

Alternative Names

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.

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.

Associated Legislation

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.

Policy Areas

Arts, Culture, Religion

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions

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.

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.

3/13/2024, 6:52 PM

This resolution designates June 2023 as African American Music Appreciation Month and recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.

Congress
118
Number
SRES - 286
Introduced on
2023-06-22
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/22/2023
Text
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution designates June 2023 as African American Music Appreciation Month and recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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

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Bill:  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.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/24/2023

This resolution designates June 2023 as African American Music Appreciation Month and recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.

Latest Action6/22/2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2247-2248)