SENATE 305117th CongressReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4931)

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 designating June 2021 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Last Action: 7/15/2021

Actions

2022-09-21Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-475.
2021-02-08Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2021-02-08Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-08 (00)

Springfield Race Riot National Monument Act

This bill establishes the Springfield Race Riot National Monument in Illinois as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, protect, and interpret the resources associated with the Springfield Race Riot of 1908 and its role in the forming of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Cosponsors (1)

Richard Durbin (D-IL)

Subjects

Assault and harassment offenses
Civil disturbances
Historic sites and heritage areas
Illinois
Monuments and memorials
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Violent crime

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