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118TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 689 

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation 

of ‘‘Public Radio Music Day’’ and its deep appreciation for the role 

of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 

Ms. SCANLON (for herself, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. ELLZEY, Mr. 

PAPPAS, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. NORTON, Ms. LEE of Nevada, Mr. 

EVANS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. BERGMAN, Mr. MORELLE, Ms. HOULAHAN, and 

Mr. MCGOVERN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 

to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for 

the designation of ‘‘Public Radio Music Day’’ and its 

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 25,500,000 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; 


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Whereas some 697 public radio music stations serve rural 

and urban communities alike in all 50 States plus the 

District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam; 

Whereas local public radio music stations celebrate a broad 

collection of sounds and styles, including jazz, blues, classical, Americana, urban alternative, folk, roots, bluegrass, 

and other regional and eclectic genres; 

Whereas 95 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 

developing artists and audiences, sustaining music and 

performers, and educating and enriching their audiences 

and communities; 

Whereas local public radio music stations are locally staffed 

and programmed, connected to the unique culture of 

their community, and share core values of music discovery, curation, preservation, and performance with 

their audiences; 

Whereas knowledgeable local hosts, live announcers, and expert curation on public radio music stations have a proven track record of helping audiences discover new and 

emerging homegrown musicians and providing deep explorations into music’s history and cultural impact; 

Whereas public radio music stations tailor their content and 

programming to reflect regional tastes and talent, make 

music more accessible through local performances, studio 

sessions, artist interviews, and music journalism, and 

broadcast news and information about the local music industry; 


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Whereas public radio music stations connect musicians and 

artists with local audiences through an expanding range 

of platforms, including free over-the-air broadcasts, live 

streaming, podcasts, video platforms, emerging digital 

platforms, and on stage; 

Whereas public radio’s emphasis on music presentation enables music education, adding 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 noncommercial 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 experience with music to underserved populations and promote broad access to music in the public 

square; 

Whereas public radio music’s combination of values and collective commitment to community service, education, and 

cultural support separates these nonprofit, noncommercial radio stations from other music providers; and 

Whereas October 25, 2023, would be an appropriate day to 

designate as ‘‘Public Radio Music Day’’: Now, therefore, 

be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 


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1 (1) supports the designation of ‘‘Public Radio 

2 Music Day’’; and 

3 (2) expresses its deep appreciation for the role 

4 of public radio music stations in serving listeners, 

5 musicians, and hundreds of communities in the 

6 United States. 

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