Bill · S.Res. 584· Senate(119-SRES-584)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist, and arranger.
- Introduced
- 1/15/2026
- Last activity
- 1/15/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S260)
- Sponsored by
- Raphael Warnock
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist, and arranger. The resolution highlights his musical achievements, including his work with the Richard Smallwood Singers and various successful albums. It notes his academic background at Howard University and his career teaching music. Additionally, it recognizes his impact on the music industry through famous compositions and performances for former Presidents. The Senate formally mourns his passing and honors his contributions to the United States. Finally, it requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to his family, Howard University, and the Metropolitan Baptist Church.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The resolution honors a legendary composer whose work is rooted in the Black spiritual experience.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The resolution honors a prominent figure whose work reflects the rich layers of the Black spiritual experience.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The resolution celebrates the life and legacy of an individual who lived to age 75.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Legacy: The resolution honors the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood and his contributions to the United States (Resolution sections 1 and 2). This provides official recognition of his life's work.
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Official Commemoration for Institutions: The resolution requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy to the family of Reverend Richard Smallwood, Howard University, and the Metropolitan Baptist Church (Resolution section 3). This ensures these specific groups and institutions receive official Senate recognition.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the text.
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 African Americans+3Good For Seniors+1Good For Students+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- 1/15/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S260)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tim ScottRepublican · South Carolina