IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 191 
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as ‘‘National 
Leading Entertainment and Arts through Diversity Month’’ or ‘‘National 
LEAD Month’’, and empowering underrepresented communities to take 
the lead within the entertainment industry. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 1, 2023 
Ms. CLARKE of New York (for herself, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Ms. MENG, and Mr. 
CASTRO of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 
as ‘‘National Leading Entertainment and Arts through 
Diversity Month’’ or ‘‘National LEAD Month’’, and em-
powering underrepresented communities to take the lead 
within the entertainment industry. 
Whereas there should be more minority representation on and 
off the screen, and in main decision-making roles that ad-
vance equity across industries; 
Whereas marginalized communities are defined as commu-
nities who experience discrimination and exclusion on the 
basis of race, gender, sexual orientation or identity, age, 
and ability; 
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Whereas oftentimes, these sectors are erased from conversa-
tions, yet their distinctive perspectives and lived experi-
ences become the basis for more authentic storytelling; 
Whereas women only make up roughly 20 percent of directors 
and 26 percent of screenwriters; 
Whereas all minority groups make up 25 percent of directors 
and 25 percent of screenwriters; 
Whereas White film directors are more than twice as likely 
as minority directors to helm a film with a budget of 
$100,000,000 or more; 
Whereas roughly 18 percent of films produced by major stu-
dios feature LGBT+ stories; 
Whereas women over 30 make up 29 percent of female char-
acters and women over 40 make up 16 percent of female 
characters; 
Whereas 12 percent of television series characters are dis-
abled, and most portrayals are negative; 
Whereas it is critical to recognize the social and cultural im-
pact of diversity on television and the ramifications of 
underrepresentation; 
Whereas allyship campaigns and programs are pivotal to the 
success of diversity programs, and yet are currently un-
dervalued in diversity, equity, and inclusion training; 
Whereas diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are 
impactful tools for establishing and maintaining a diverse 
and motivated workforce; 
Whereas 69 percent of executives rate diversity and inclusion 
as an important issue; 
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Whereas corporations identified as more diverse and inclusive 
are 35 percent more likely to outperform their competi-
tors; 
Whereas diverse management teams lead to 19 percent high-
er revenues; and 
Whereas adequate representation on television has been over-
looked for far too long, and, regardless of industry, we 
must remain dedicated to inclusion: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses support for the designation of 
‘‘National Leading Entertainment and Arts through 
Diversity Month’’; 
(2) supports the purposes and ideals of Na-
tional Leading Entertainment and Arts through Di-
versity Month, which emphasizes the importance of 
increased representation across the industry; 
(3) promotes efforts to increase allyship aware-
ness campaigns among individuals and organizations 
in the United States, specifically within the enter-
tainment industry; 
(4) champions diversity, equity, and inclusion 
programs, including but not limited to, implicit-bias 
training, common ground training, facilitated con-
versation, cultural sensitivity, community engage-
ment, and antioppression training in the entertain-
ment industry; 
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(5) supports partnerships with organizations fo-
cused 
on 
increasing 
diversity 
by 
providing 
mentorship, granting scholarships, and committing 
to creating change; and 
(6) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe National Leading Entertainment and 
Arts through Diversity Month with appropriate 
awareness programs and campaigns for underrep-
resented communities in the entertainment industry. 
Æ 
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