Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
A resolution designating October 2026 as "National Country Music Month".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates October 2026 as National Country Music Month. It honors the history, diversity, and economic contributions of country music in the United States. The text highlights important locations like Bristol, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Ryman Auditorium. It also notes the passing of country music star Dolly Parton on August 25, 2026. Finally, the Senate encourages the American people to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring a Major American Art Form: Under the resolved section, the Senate designates October 2026 as National Country Music Month to honor the contributions of country music and its stars to the history of the United States. This gives fans and communities a reason to celebrate a genre that brings people from all walks of life together.
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Encouraging Community Engagement: The resolution encourages the American people to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. This provides a positive opportunity for individuals and groups to celebrate American culture, faith, family, freedom, hope, opportunity, and patriotism.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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- 9/23/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia