Senate Bill 729 - 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 2024 as "African-American Music Appreciation Month".

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2024-06-12

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4056-4058)

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 2024 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 2024 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.

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. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA]

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

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

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions