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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Shontel M. Brown

Democrat · OH · Representative

Votes with party: 98.6% (641 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (31)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-06-15

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Committee Activity

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House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2026-06-15

Plain-English Summary

This resolution would officially recognize June 2026 as "Black Music Month" to celebrate the history, contributions, and cultural significance of Black musicians and musical genres in American society. The designation would encourage schools, cultural institutions, and communities to organize events and educational programs highlighting Black musical traditions and artists during that month. While symbolic rather than creating new laws or funding, the recognition aims to raise awareness about the important role Black music has played in shaping American culture.

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Subjects

Arts, Culture, Religion

Full Bill Text

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1368 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1368 Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as ``Black Music Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2026 Ms. Brown (for herself, Mr. Carson, Mr. Meeks, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Frost, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Bell, Ms. Norton, Mrs. McIver, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mrs. Foushee, Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, Mr. Mfume, Ms. Omar, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Scanlon, Mr. Figures, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mrs. Ramirez, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Simon, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mrs. McBath, and Ms. Williams of Georgia) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as ``Black Music Month''. Whereas Black Americans have been creating and uplifting music since the founding of the United States; Whereas Black music transcends genres and styles, but has had particular influence with Negro spirituals, sacred music, folk songs, doo-wop, funk, gospel, blues, classical, rock and roll, ragtime, jazz, rap, rhythm and blues, soul, hip-hop, pop, reggae, and heavy metal; Whereas all American music and music around the world has been informed and shaped by Black music in untold ways; Whereas Black musicians, artists, songwriters, composers, producers, sound mixers, arrangers, orchestrators, music educators, and personnel throughout the music industry have created some of the most successful and impactful music in the Nation's history; Whereas Black music has touched the lives of countless people worldwide; Whereas Black music will continue to be a treasure of the Nation indefinitely into the future; Whereas Black music has often been imbued with deeply emotional character related to the discrimination and mistreatment faced by Black Americans dating to the Nation's founding; Whereas Black music is sewn into the fabric of the Nation, including all its cultural facets, media, cinema and film, art, politics, and theater; Whereas Black music has been central to the struggle for Black freedom throughout American history and during the civil rights movement; Whereas President Jimmy Carter first recognized African-American Music History Month on June 7, 1979; Whereas music has the capacity to open people's hearts and minds; and Whereas diversity is the Nation's strength: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) expresses support for the designation of ``Black Music Month''; (2) honors the stirring work of musicians, music creators, other artists, communities, and congregations in creating, uplifting, promoting, and celebrating Black music; and (3) calls upon the people of the United States to recognize ``Black Music Month'' through actions and programs that-- (A) elevate the artistry, skill, and talent of Black music and musicians; (B) perform and partake in Black music; (C) promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; (D) spread awareness of Black music's impact and legacy; (E) honor and observe the deep-rooted history of Black music; and (F) spread joy, awareness, and understanding through Black music. <all>

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