House Resolution
H.Res. 541
Recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and supporting the designation of June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.
Primary Sponsor
Gregory W. Meeks
Representative
Cosponsors
5
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Summary
This resolution would designate June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month and recognize the important contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States. It aims to increase awareness and access to music education for African-American students.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and supporting the designation of June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.
This resolution would designate June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month and recognize the important contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States. It aims to increase awareness and access to music education for
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This resolution would designate June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month and recognize the important contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States. It aims to increase awareness and access to music education for African-American students.
- Bill Number
- 541
- Sponsor
- Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY)
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Status
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- Policy Area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
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Fact Sheet
- Title
- Recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and supporting the designation of June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.
- Bill Number
- 541
- Sponsor
- Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY)
- Status
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Summary
- This resolution would designate June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month and recognize the important contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States. It aims to increase awareness and access to music education for African-American students.
Data from Congress.gov
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