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United States · Resolution · HCONRES

H.Con.Res. 45 (109th)

Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

2 February 2005

Last action

2 March 2005 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

JAMES COOPER, Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Adam Schiff, Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], JOHN CONYERS, Richard Neal, Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Zoe Lofgren, Michael Burgess, LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Steny Hoyer, Raúl Grijalva, TIM RYAN, Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

5 December 2025

Education

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Summary

Declares the sense of the Congress that music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every school. Recognizes NAMM, the International Music Products Association, for its efforts to emphasize the importance of school music programs in the academic and social development of children.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 March 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 1 March 2005

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H805)

    Source: Floor

  6. 1 March 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H805)

    Source: Floor

  7. 1 March 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 45.

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 March 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H805-808)

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 March 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Kuhl (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 2 March 2005

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

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