[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1491 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1491

 Expressing 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.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 23, 2024

     Ms. Scanlon (for herself, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Amodei, and Mr. 
Fitzpatrick) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
             the Committee on Oversight and Accountability

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing 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; and
Whereas October 23, 2024, would be an appropriate day to designate as ``Public 
        Radio Music Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, 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.
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