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S.Res. 226 · 111th Congress

A resolution designating September 2009 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its…

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A resolution designating September 2009 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable contributions to the culture of the United States.

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2 cosponsors · 1 D, 1 R

1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Jul 29, 2009
  2. Senate Passed Aug 5, 2009

Recognizes the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Aug 5, 2009

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

Designates September 2009 as Gospel Music Heritage Month.

Recognizes the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating September 2009 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable contributions to the culture of the United States.

Latest action (Aug 5, 2009): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8889)

Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 29, 2009

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Jul 29, 2009
  2. Senate Passed Aug 5, 2009

No recorded floor vote found.