SRES 261
116th Congress
Senate
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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 24, 2019
Introduced by:
Booker, Cory A.
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Became law
Jun 24, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4460-4461)
Jun 24, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
This resolution recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.
The resolution also recognizes Black History Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month as important times to celebrate this impact and to encourage greater access to music education.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4460-4461)
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