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Designation of Chuck Brown Day: Honoring the Godfather of Go-Go

This House Resolution expresses support for designating August 22, 2025, as “Chuck Brown Day.” It aims to honor Chuck Brown’s contributions to music, particularly the go-go genre, and his significance to the culture of the District of Columbia. For citizens, this means official recognition of a musical and cultural legacy, potentially leading to more events and initiatives promoting local music and history.
Key points
Designation of August 22, 2025, as “Chuck Brown Day” to commemorate his birthday and achievements.
Official honoring of Chuck Brown as the “Godfather of Go-Go” and his impact on music and the District of Columbia.
Highlighting the importance of go-go as the official music of the District of Columbia and its role in shaping the region's cultural identity.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_661
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-08-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_661.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of August 22, 2025, as “Chuck Brown Day” to commemorate his birthday and achievements.
  • Official honoring of Chuck Brown as the “Godfather of Go-Go” and his impact on music and the District of Columbia.
  • Highlighting the importance of go-go as the official music of the District of Columbia and its role in shaping the region's cultural identity.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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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Media and Culture Local Government