SR779: A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
Plain-language summary
This resolution honors Black Americans' contributions to U.S. music history and calls for better music education access for Black students. It designates June 2026 as 'Black Music Month' to recognize this cultural legacy. A resolution is a statement of Congress that expresses support for an idea but does not create new laws or spending. The bill was recently introduced in Congress by Democratic senators and has not yet been voted on.
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Sponsors
Cory Booker
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Richard Durbin
Chris Van Hollen
Amy Klobuchar