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Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States.

6/23/2008--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that Congress: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Black Music Month (June 2008); (2) honors the outstanding contributions that African-American singers, musicians, composers, and producers have made to this country; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to take the opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and importance of African-American music.

Latest Actions
  • 06/24/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 06/23/2008 - Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  • 06/23/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5834-5836)
  • 06/23/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 372.
  • 06/23/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.CON.RES.372 Referred to Senate Committee after being Received from House06/25/2008
H.CON.RES.372 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House06/24/2008
H.CON.RES.372 Introduced in House06/13/2008