United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 20 D cosponsors

HRES 463 — 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 expressing support for the designation of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

This resolution recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States. The resolution also recognizes Black History Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month as important times to celebrate this impact and to encourage greater access to music education.

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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 527 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 463 do?
This resolution recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States. The resolution also recognizes Black History Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month as important times to celebrate this impact and to encourage greater access to music education.
Who sponsors HRES 463?
HRES 463 is sponsored by Bishop, Sanford D. (Democratic), Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic), Thompson, Bennie G. (Democratic), Espaillat, Adriano (Democratic), Moore, Gwen (Democratic), Lewis, John (Democratic), Hastings, Alcee L. (Democratic), Clarke, Yvette D. (Democratic), Carson, André (Democratic), Cohen, Steve (Democratic), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Jackson Lee, Sheila (Democratic), Lee, Barbara (Democratic), Sewell, Terri A. (Democratic), Barragán, Nanette Diaz (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" (Democratic), Rush, Bobby L. (Democratic), Clay, Wm. Lacy (Democratic), and Meeks, Gregory W. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HRES 463?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 463?
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