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IV118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 1491IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 23, 2024Ms. Scanlon (for herself, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Amodei, and Mr. Fitzpatrick) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and AccountabilityRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the designation of Public Radio Music Day and deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.

Whereas more than 23,800,000 listeners in the United States tune in weekly to local noncommercial radio stations to discover, learn about, and enjoy music selections, artists, and genres that are, in many cases, available only on public radio;Whereas, approximately 687 public radio music stations serve rural and urban communities in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico;Whereas local public radio music stations celebrate a broad collection of sounds and styles, including jazz, blues, classical, Americana, urban alternative, folk, roots, soul, bluegrass, and other regional and eclectic genres;Whereas 96 percent of over-the-air broadcasts of classical music in the United States comes from local public radio stations;Whereas local, noncommercial, not-for-profit, public radio music stations are an essential and indispensable force in—(1)helping audiences discover new and emerging homegrown musicians; and (2)providing deep explorations into the history and cultural impact of music;Whereas public radio music stations—(1)tailor their content and programming to reflect regional tastes and talent;(2)make music more accessible through local performances, studio sessions, artist interviews, and music journalism; and(3)broadcast news and information about the local music industry;Whereas public radio music stations connect musicians and artists with local audiences through an expanding range of platforms, including free over-the-air broadcasts, podcasts, video platforms, emerging digital platforms, and on-stage;Whereas public radio music stations provide a unique service to rural communities by—(1)increasing music discovery options for rural audiences; (2)enabling musicians in rural communities to reach a broader audience; and (3)promoting and preserving music genres that deepen cultural connections;Whereas public radio’s emphasis on music presentation adds to the journey of lifelong music enjoyment;Whereas public radio music stations serve as cultural hubs in their communities by providing a place for listeners of diverse backgrounds and ages to come together for the shared thrill of music and to support the local music economy;Whereas local public radio stations partner with schools, hospitals, and other community organizations to provide instruments and musical experiences to underserved populations and to promote the public’s broad access to music;Whereas public radio music’s values and collective commitment to community service, education, and cultural support separate these nonprofit, noncommercial radio stations from other music providers; andWhereas October 23, 2024, would be an appropriate day to designate as Public Radio Music Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—(1)supports the designation of Public Radio Music Day; and (2)expresses its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.