Bill > SRes474

This resolution designates October 2025 as "National Country Music Month" and celebrates the cultural significance of country music in the United States. The resolution highlights the genre's unique American origins, noting its birthplace in Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, and its historical importance through venues like the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium. It emphasizes country music's role in representing core American values such as faith, family, freedom, hope, and patriotism, and recognizes the genre's diversity and broad appeal across different demographics. The resolution also acknowledges the economic impact of the country music industry, which contributes billions of dollars annually to the U.S. economy, and references the Country Music Association's initial celebration of National Country Music Month in 1964 and President Nixon's 1970 presidential proclamation. By passing this resolution, the Senate aims to honor country music's contributions to American culture and encourage citizens to participate in appropriate ceremonies and activities during the designated month.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/474/all-info