Bill · H.Res. 1108· House(119-HRES-1108)
Expressing support for designation of March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month.
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Nydia Velázquez
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month. It highlights music as an important part of human culture, national identity, and our shared history. The text notes that music education promotes a cooperative citizenry, student engagement, and cognitive, social, and emotional development. It points out that students in urban or rural communities, low-income families, and majority Black, Hispanic, or Native American public schools face the most inequity in access to music education. Finally, the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of music, its history in schools, the uneven access nationwide, and the need to support music teaching and learning in public schools.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution supports music education in schools, which benefits student engagement and development.
Would students be better off under this?+3
Promotes the educational value and expansion of music programs for students.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
Supports educational enrichment programs that can benefit school-aged young people.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The House of Representatives supports recognizing the fundamental importance of music to the Nation's culture, which gives formal backing to the value of the arts. (Found in Resolved clause (1))
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The resolution recognizes the long history of music as an integral part of the Nation's schools, validating school music programs. (Found in Resolved clause (2))
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Officials acknowledge the disparate access to high-quality music education across the country, which shines a light on a real problem people face. (Found in Resolved clause (3))
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The text states a need to do more to support the teaching and learning of music in public schools, which can encourage better educational opportunities for students. (Found in Resolved clause (4))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups found within the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For Students+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 3/5/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada