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SRES779Referred to Committee

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".

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-18
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
SRES
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Type

Sponsor

Cory A. Booker
Cory A. Booker
Democrat · NJ · Senator
Votes with party: 82.3% (795 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001288

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-18

Source: Congress.gov

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  • Senate Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-06-18

Plain-English Summary

This resolution honors the significant impact Black musicians and artists have had on American music throughout history, from jazz and blues to hip-hop and R&B. It also calls for increased music education opportunities for Black students in schools and designates June 2026 as a national month to celebrate Black musical contributions and heritage.

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