# 119-sres-893: A resolution designating October 2026 as "National Country Music Month".

119-sres-893, A resolution designating October 2026 as "National Country Music Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN); status passed_senate (as of 2026-09-30).

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- As of: 2026-09-30
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-893
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating October 2026 as "National Country Music Month".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-09-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-30

## Summary

**National Country Music Month** recognizes country music's cultural and economic importance by designating October 2026 as a month for commemorations. It honors the genre's roots and influence, names Bristol as a birthplace and venues like the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, memorializes Dolly Parton, cites the Country Music Association's long tradition dating to 1964, and encourages Americans to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
- 119-s-4576: Jewish American Security Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-893 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/893)

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- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-554)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-4576: Jewish American Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4576)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-893 (as of 2026-09-30).