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H.J. Res. 56 117th Congress House

Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Introduced: August 20, 2021 See on congress.gov
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 Latest action August 20, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month, which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HJRES 10 Identical bill Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its…
  • HRES 1402 Expressing support for designation of September 2022 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its…
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 56: Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HJRES-56/
MLA
"H.J. Res. 56: Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HJRES-56/.
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H.J. Res. 56, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HJRES-56/.
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[H.J. Res. 56: Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HJRES-56/)
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