IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 848 
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 hun-
dreds of communities in the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 11, 2020 
Ms. SCANLON (for herself, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. 
UPTON, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. BUCK, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. 
DEAN, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. COLE, and Mrs. DAVIS of California) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Over-
sight and Reform 
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 sta-
tions in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of 
communities in the United States. 
Whereas more than 20,000,000 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; 
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•HRES 848 IH 
Whereas some 734 public radio music stations serve rural 
and urban communities alike in all 50 States plus the 
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam; 
Whereas these local music stations celebrate a broad collec-
tion of sounds and styles, including jazz, blues, classical, 
Americana, alternative, folk, roots, bluegrass, and other 
regional and eclectic genres; 
Whereas 97 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 
sustaining music and performers, developing artists and 
audiences, and educating and enriching their commu-
nities; 
Whereas local public radio music stations are nonprofit, lo-
cally staffed and programmed, and share core values of 
music discovery, curation, preservation, performance, and 
community; 
Whereas knowledgeable local hosts, live announcers, and ex-
pert curation on public radio music stations have a prov-
en track record of helping audiences discover new and 
emerging 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, and 
make music more accessible through local performances, 
studio sessions, artist interviews, and music journalism 
and by broadcasting news and information about the 
local music industry; 
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•HRES 848 IH 
Whereas public radio music stations offer audiences, musi-
cians, and artists numerous platforms for innovative 
music programming on air, online, on video, on stage, 
and on-the-go; 
Whereas public radio’s emphasis on music presentation en-
ables new, emerging, and essential artists to construct 
deep and lasting relationships with audiences, adding to 
the journey of lifelong music enjoyment; 
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; 
Whereas public radio’s commitment to music and education 
brings the instruments and experience of music to 
schools, hospitals, and other places within the United 
States public square to ensure wide access to music; 
Whereas these varied and unique public radio activities and 
attributes foster community among music lovers, build 
support for local artists and the local music economy, 
and develop the next generation of musicians and audi-
ences; 
Whereas public radio music’s network of values and collective 
commitment to community service, education, and cul-
tural support separates local public radio stations from 
other music providers; and 
Whereas, April 16, 2020, would be an appropriate day to des-
ignate as ‘‘Public Radio Music Day’’: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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