U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR893: A resolution designating October 2026 as "National Country Music Month".
Status: Introduced, September 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 23, 2026:
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 893 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2026 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Kaine ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 2026 as National Country Music Month . Whereas country music, a uniquely American sound, echoes from the backroads of the United States to the streets of Nashville, Tennessee; Whereas Bristol, straddling the Tennessee and Virginia State line, is recognized as the birthplace of country music ; Whereas the Grand Ole Opry, the most famous stage in country music, has been called the home of American music ; Whereas the Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, has been described as the Mother Church of country music ; Whereas country music reminds every American of the importance of faith, family, freedom, hope, opportunity, and patriotism; Whereas country music has influenced numerous other genres of music; Whereas country music is an incredibly diverse genre, appealing to Americans from all walks of life; Whereas country music has millions of fans all across the United States; Whereas the country music industry contributes billions of dollars in revenue each year to the economy of the United States; Whereas Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country and one of the world's biggest stars, passed away …
Sponsors
- Blackburn, Marsha (R) · primary sponsor
- Kaine, Timothy (D)
Latest actions
- : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950)
- : Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950)
Subjects: Congressional tributes, Music, Arts, Culture, Religion
Common questions
- What is SR893?
- SR893 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution designating October 2026 as "National Country Music Month".
- What is the status of SR893?
- Introduced as of September 23, 2026. Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950) (September 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR893?
- Blackburn, Marsha (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR893?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/893
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