Bill · H.Res. 626· House(119-HRES-626)
Commemorating the continuation of the semicentennial of hip hop and designating August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month".
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 8/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the continuation of the semicentennial of hip hop. It designates August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day" and August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month." Additionally, it designates November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month." The resolution recognizes the cultural legacy of the "Back to School Jam" from 1973. It also encourages Congress and local governments to participate in activities and partnerships related to this milestone.
Yes
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The resolution honors a cultural movement that was originally established by and of African heritage.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The resolution recognizes the cultural legacy of hip hop, which was originally of African heritage and has profound impacts on diverse communities.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
The resolution encourages local governments to build partnerships with local hip hop entities and creative communities, which often center in urban areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Cultural Recognition: The resolution recognizes the decades of contributions hip hop has made to art and culture (Section 4).
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Community Engagement: The resolution encourages local governments to build partnerships with local hip hop entities and members of the creative arts and music communities (Section 6).
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Commemoration of Heritage: Congress is encouraged to support activities that recognize the historic milestone and cultural legacy of the "Back to School Jam" of August 11, 1973 (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- 8/1/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
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