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.

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.

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Timeline

1. 25 June 2019

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4510-4511)

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2. 25 June 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 25 June 2019 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 June 2019

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 June 2019

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Sponsor
• Amy Klobuchar · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Sponsor
• Timothy Kaine · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

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• related to ← 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 2020 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.