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Bill108th CongressFiled Jan 27, 2003Commemorations
H.Con.Res. 13

Recognizing the importance of blues music, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 22, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Resolves that the Congress: (1) recognizes the importance of blues music with regard to many cultural developments in American history; (2) calls on Americans to study, reflect on, and celebrate the importance of the blues; and (3) requests that the President call on the American people and interested organizations to partake in ceremonies, activities, and educational programs with respect to the blues.

What just happenedJun 23, 2004

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9](D-TN)Sponsor
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Passed House amendedJun 22, 200436

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Resolves that the Congress: (1) recognizes the importance of blues music with regard to many cultural developments in American history; (2) calls on Americans to study, reflect on, and celebrate the importance of the blues; and (3) requests that the President call on the American people and interested organizations to partake in ceremonies, activities, and educational programs with respect to the blues.

Introduced in HouseJan 27, 200300
Resolves that the Congress: (1) recognizes the importance of blues music with regard to many cultural developments in American history; (2) calls on Americans to study, reflect on, and celebrate the importance of the blues; and (3) requests that the President call on the American people and interested organizations to partake in ceremonies, activities, and educational programs with respect to the blues.
Recognizing the importance of blues music, and for other purposes. — Informed