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117TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 813 

Expressing the support of the Senate 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. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 

Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. BLUNT) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing the support of the Senate 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 27,000,000 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 697 public radio music stations serve 

rural and urban communities in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam; 


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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 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) developing local artists and audiences; 

(2) sustaining music and performers; and 

(3) educating and enriching their audiences and 

communities; 

Whereas local public radio music stations are locally staffed 

and programmed, are 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— 

(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; 


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(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 over-the-air, on-stage, and digital 

and social media; 

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 26, 2022, would be an appropriate day to 

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

be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

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

3 Music Day’’; and 


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1 (2) expresses its deep appreciation for the role 

2 of public radio music stations in serving listeners, 

3 musicians, and hundreds of communities in the 

4 United States. 

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