A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the …

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Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4460-4461) · June 24, 2019

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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4460-4461)

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Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Committee Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Official title A resolution 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.

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Vote Files. "S.Res. 261 (116th Congress): A resolution 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 t…." Last modified October 12, 2026. Accessed October 13, 2026. https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-116-sres261.

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