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Shontel Brown (D-OH)

Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as "Black Music Month".

H.Res. 509 · House resolution Arts, Culture, Religion

A Democratic resolution with 47 Democratic cosponsors · See all 47 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating June 2025 as ``Black Music Month''. It acknowledges the historical influence of Black music on American and global music styles. The resolution highlights the role of Black musicians and industry personnel in creating impactful music. It notes that Black music is connected to the history of the struggle for freedom and the civil rights movement. Finally, the House of Representatives intends to honor the work of creators and communities through various actions and programs.

Yes

  • Scored +7

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution honors the history, talent, and cultural impact of Black musicians and their communities.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion while honoring the historical contributions of Black Americans.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.