# 119-sres-584: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist, and arranger.

119-sres-584, A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist, and arranger., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA); status passed_senate (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-584
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist, and arranger.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-15
- Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Reverend Richard Smallwood’s musical legacy** is honored for shaping contemporary gospel through signature songs like "Total Praise", a mix of classical training and faith, and wide influence across artists and audiences. The resolution mourns his passing, notes milestones from his 1948 Atlanta birth, Howard University degrees, the Richard Smallwood Singers and chart-topping albums, multiple Grammy nominations and Dove Awards, his ministry and teaching, a 2006 Gospel Music Hall of Fame induction, and requests that an enrolled copy be sent to his family, Howard University, and Metropolitan Baptist Church of the District of Columbia.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2709: Telehealth Modernization Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-584 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/584)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2709: Telehealth Modernization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2709)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-584 (as of 2026-04-21).