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S. Res. 559 115th Congress Senate

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…

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Official title: 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 expressing support for the designation of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Introduced: June 28, 2018 Introduced by: Cory A. Booker Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 115th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 28, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4742)
Jun 28, 2018
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 Latest action June 28, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4742)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.

Recognizes that Black History Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month is an important time to celebrate this impact and to encourage greater access to music education.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 974 Identical bill Supporting African American's Music Education.
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jun 28, 2018
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jun 28, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 559: 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 expressing support for the designation of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-559/
MLA
"S. Res. 559: 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 expressing support for the designation of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-559/.
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S. Res. 559, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-559/.
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[S. Res. 559: 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 expressing support for the designation of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-559/)
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