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U.S. Senate Honors Legacy of Gospel Legend Richard Smallwood.

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution commemorating the life and work of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a renowned gospel composer and pianist. This resolution serves as a symbolic gesture recognizing his significant contributions to American musical culture and introduces no new laws or changes to citizens' daily lives.
Key points
The Senate officially honored the memory and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, highlighting his impact on gospel music.
This resolution does not introduce any new laws, obligations, or financial changes for citizens; its nature is purely symbolic.
Copies of the resolution will be sent to Smallwood's family, Howard University, and the Metropolitan Baptist Church.
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_584
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Process start date: 2026-01-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_584.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Senate officially honored the memory and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, highlighting his impact on gospel music.
  • This resolution does not introduce any new laws, obligations, or financial changes for citizens; its nature is purely symbolic.
  • Copies of the resolution will be sent to Smallwood's family, Howard University, and the Metropolitan Baptist Church.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S260)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-19.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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