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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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 5, 2024
Last action Jun 5, 2024
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Jun 5, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Jun 5, 2024
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1 primary · 51 co-sponsors
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Shontel M. Brown
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Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
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Becca Balint
DDemocratic
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Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
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Darren Soto
DDemocratic
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Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
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Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
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Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
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