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 2025 as "Black Music Month".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 273

119th Congress

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 2025 as "Black Music Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory A. Booker

Senator

Democratic

NJ

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution encourages U.S. and Latin American/Caribbean governments to support efforts that move businesses and suppliers to nearby countries, rather than distant ones. This practice, known as 'nearshoring', aims to strengthen the economic security of the United States and promote post-pandemic recovery in the Western Hemisphere.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2239-2240)

SponsorCory A. Booker (D-NJ)

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3391-3392)

ChamberSenate

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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 2025 as "Black Music Month".

This resolution encourages U.S. and Latin American/Caribbean governments to support efforts that move businesses and suppliers to nearby countries, rather than distant ones. This practice, known as 'nearshoring', aims to strengthen the economic security of the

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This resolution encourages U.S. and Latin American/Caribbean governments to support efforts that move businesses and suppliers to nearby countries, rather than distant ones. This practice, known as 'nearshoring', aims to strengthen the economic security of the United States and promote post-pandemic recovery in the Western Hemisphere.

Bill Number: 273
Sponsor: Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3391-3392)
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Title: 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 2025 as "Black Music Month".
Bill Number: 273
Sponsor: Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3391-3392)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: This resolution encourages U.S. and Latin American/Caribbean governments to support efforts that move businesses and suppliers to nearby countries, rather than distant ones. This practice, known as 'nearshoring', aims to strengthen the economic security of the United States and promote post-pandemic

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution encourages U.S. and Latin American/Caribbean governments to support efforts that move businesses and suppliers to nearby countries, rather than distant ones. This practice, known as 'nearshoring', aims to strengthen the economic security of the United States and promote post-pandemic recovery in the Western Hemisphere.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This resolution recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic and increased tensions between the United States and China have exposed vulnerabilities due to overreliance by the United States and other countries on supply chains based in China.The resolution emphasizes that nearshoring in Latin America and the Caribbean has the potential to contribute to the economic security of the United States while advancing the post-pandemic economic recovery of countries in the Western Hemisphere. Nearshoring is the practice of moving a business or supplier to a nearby country, as opposed to a more distant one.The resolution encourages the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to support initiatives likely to relocate global supply chains to the Western Hemisphere.The resolution also calls for governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to increase opportunities for nearshoring in the region.Finally, the resolution urges the Department of State to prioritize efforts to advance nearshoring in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes the vulnerabilities caused by the U.S. and other countries relying too heavily on supply chains based in China
Encourages U.S. agencies to support initiatives that will relocate global supply chains to Latin America and the Caribbean
Calls on Latin American and Caribbean governments to increase nearshoring opportunities in their regions
Urges the State Department to prioritize efforts to advance nearshoring in Latin America and the Caribbean

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it could lead to more businesses and suppliers moving operations to Latin American and Caribbean countries, rather than more distant locations. This could strengthen the economic security of the U.S. and boost the post-pandemic recovery of countries in the Western Hemisphere. Consumers, businesses, and governments in the affected regions would likely see the most direct impacts.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

273, 119th Congress (2025). "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 2025 as "Black Music Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-273