Commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip hop and designating August 11, 2023, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2023 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2023 as "Hip Hop History Month".

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Bill 118 HRES 602 is a piece of legislation that aims to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop and designate specific days and months to celebrate and recognize the genre. The bill proposes that August 11, 2023, be designated as "Hip Hop Celebration Day" in honor of the 50th anniversary of hip hop. Additionally, the bill suggests designating the entire month of August 2023 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month" to celebrate the cultural impact and influence of hip hop.

Furthermore, the bill also proposes designating November 2023 as "Hip Hop History Month" to highlight the historical significance of hip hop and its evolution over the past five decades. This legislation seeks to acknowledge the contributions of hip hop to American culture and society, as well as to educate and raise awareness about the genre's rich history and influence.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 602 aims to celebrate and recognize hip hop as an important cultural phenomenon that has shaped music, fashion, and art for the past 50 years. By designating specific days and months to honor hip hop, this legislation seeks to pay tribute to the genre's impact and legacy in American society.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 602

Introduced on
2023-07-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Bill 118 HRES 602 is a piece of legislation that aims to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop and designate specific days and months to celebrate and recognize the genre. The bill proposes that August 11, 2023, be designated as "Hip Hop Celebration Day" in honor of the 50th anniversary of hip hop. Additionally, the bill suggests designating the entire month of August 2023 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month" to celebrate the cultural impact and influence of hip hop.

Furthermore, the bill also proposes designating November 2023 as "Hip Hop History Month" to highlight the historical significance of hip hop and its evolution over the past five decades. This legislation seeks to acknowledge the contributions of hip hop to American culture and society, as well as to educate and raise awareness about the genre's rich history and influence.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 602 aims to celebrate and recognize hip hop as an important cultural phenomenon that has shaped music, fashion, and art for the past 50 years. By designating specific days and months to honor hip hop, this legislation seeks to pay tribute to the genre's impact and legacy in American society.

Policy Areas
Arts, Culture, Religion

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.