Title: 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.
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
This resolution supports the designation of Public Radio Music Day. It also expresses deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 759 Introduced in House (IH)]

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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 hundreds of communities in the United States.


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                    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

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                               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 25,000,000 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;
Whereas local public radio music stations celebrate a broad collection of sounds 
        and styles, including jazz, blues, classical, 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 
        communities;
Whereas local public radio music stations are locally staffed and programmed, 
        and share core values of music discovery, curation, preservation, and 
        performance with their communities;
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 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;
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 digital and social media;
Whereas public radio's emphasis on music presentation enables 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, 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 throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, public radio stations have confronted 
        significant challenges with protecting the health of station employees 
        and maintaining broadcast operations while continuing to provide 
        audiences with high-quality music from local artists and musicians and 
        enable musical discovery;
Whereas during the pandemic, public radio music has endeavored 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 cultural support separates nonprofit 
        local public radio stations from other music providers; and
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, musicians, and hundreds of 
        communities in the United States.
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