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DemocratBill · H.Res. 661· House(119-HRES-661)

Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2025, as "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
8/22/2025
Last activity
8/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
None
Arts, Culture, Religion
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating August 22, 2025, as ``Chuck Brown Day''. The measure seeks to honor Chuck Brown for his significant contributions to music and the District of Columbia. It highlights his role as the architect of the go-go musical genre. The resolution also notes his life as a singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Finally, it recognizes his commitment to the District of Columbia and its residents.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1

    The resolution honors the life and legacy of a musician born in 1936.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1

    The resolution honors a highly influential African American musician and cultural architect.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1

    The resolution celebrates a cultural figure central to the musical identity of the District of Columbia.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.