HRES 1279 United States House · 118th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as "Black Music Month".

HRES 1279 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating June 2024 as "Black Music Month." It honors Black musicians, creators, and communities whose contributions have shaped American music across genres like blues, jazz, hip-hop, and gospel. The resolution calls on all Americans to recognize the month through actions that elevate Black music's artistry, promote diversity, and spread awareness of its historical impact. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but serves as a symbolic gesture to celebrate Black music's cultural significance. The resolution was introduced by multiple House members and refers to Black music's role in American history and the civil rights movement.
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Introduced Jun 5, 2024 Last action Jun 5, 2024
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Photo of Shontel M. Brown
Shontel M. Brown
DDemocratic
OH
11
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Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
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Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
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Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12
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Photo of Becca Balint
Becca Balint
DDemocratic
VT
At-Large
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Photo of Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
MS
2
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Photo of Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
NJ
12
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Photo of Darren Soto
Darren Soto
DDemocratic
FL
9
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Photo of Debbie Dingell
Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
MI
6
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Photo of Delia C. Ramirez
Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
IL
3
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Photo of Donald G. Davis
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
NC
1