IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 759 
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 
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 
Ms. SCANLON (for herself and Mr. YOUNG) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 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 25,000,000 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 some 691 public radio music stations serve rural 
and urban communities alike in all 50 States plus the 
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam; 
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•HRES 759 IH 
Whereas local public radio music stations celebrate a broad 
collection of sounds and styles, including jazz, blues, clas-
sical, Americana, 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 
developing artists and audiences, sustaining music and 
performers, and educating and enriching their commu-
nities; 
Whereas local public radio music stations are locally staffed 
and programmed, and share core values of music dis-
covery, curation, preservation, and performance with 
their communities; 
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, make 
music more accessible through local performances, studio 
sessions, artist interviews, and music journalism, and 
broadcast news and information about the local music in-
dustry; 
Whereas public radio music stations connect musicians and 
artists with local audiences through an expanding range 
of platforms, including on the air, on stage, and on dig-
ital and social media; 
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•HRES 759 IH 
Whereas public radio’s emphasis on music presentation en-
ables new, emerging, and essential artists to build 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 and to support the local music 
economy; 
Whereas local public radio stations partner with schools, hos-
pitals, and other community organizations to provide in-
struments and experience with music to underserved pop-
ulations and promote broad access to music in the public 
square; 
Whereas throughout the COVID–19 pandemic, public radio 
stations have confronted significant challenges with pro-
tecting the health of station employees and maintaining 
broadcast operations while continuing to provide audi-
ences with high-quality music from local artists and mu-
sicians and enable musical discovery; 
Whereas during the pandemic, public radio music has endeav-
ored to support the emotional needs and well-being of 
communities through the unifying power of music and 
continued connection with artists performing at-home 
concerts and other specialized programming; 
Whereas public radio music’s network of values and collective 
commitment to community service, education, and cul-
tural support separates nonprofit local public radio sta-
tions from other music providers; and 
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•HRES 759 IH 
Whereas November 10, 2021, 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, particularly during 
the COVID–19 pandemic, in serving listeners, musi-
cians, and hundreds of communities in the United 
States. 
Æ 
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