A resolution 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".

3/13/2024, 12:12 AM

This resolution designates August 11, 2023, as Hip Hop Celebration Day, August 2023 as Hip Hop Recognition Month, and November 2023 as Hip Hop History Month. The resolution also recognizes the 50 years of contributions of hip hop to art and culture.

Bill 118 SRES 305 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop. The resolution designates August 11, 2023, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", August 2023 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and November 2023 as "Hip Hop History Month".

The resolution aims to recognize the cultural significance and impact of hip hop music and culture on American society. Hip hop has played a significant role in shaping music, fashion, and art over the past five decades, and has become a global phenomenon.

By designating specific days and months to celebrate and recognize hip hop, the resolution seeks to honor the contributions of hip hop artists, producers, DJs, and other individuals who have helped to shape the genre. It also aims to educate the public about the history and evolution of hip hop, and its influence on popular culture. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 305 is a non-partisan effort to acknowledge and celebrate the legacy of hip hop, and to promote awareness and appreciation of this important cultural movement.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 305

Introduced on
2023-07-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/20/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution designates August 11, 2023, as Hip Hop Celebration Day, August 2023 as Hip Hop Recognition Month, and November 2023 as Hip Hop History Month. The resolution also recognizes the 50 years of contributions of hip hop to art and culture.

Bill 118 SRES 305 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop. The resolution designates August 11, 2023, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", August 2023 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and November 2023 as "Hip Hop History Month".

The resolution aims to recognize the cultural significance and impact of hip hop music and culture on American society. Hip hop has played a significant role in shaping music, fashion, and art over the past five decades, and has become a global phenomenon.

By designating specific days and months to celebrate and recognize hip hop, the resolution seeks to honor the contributions of hip hop artists, producers, DJs, and other individuals who have helped to shape the genre. It also aims to educate the public about the history and evolution of hip hop, and its influence on popular culture. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 305 is a non-partisan effort to acknowledge and celebrate the legacy of hip hop, and to promote awareness and appreciation of this important cultural movement.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution 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".

Policy Areas
Arts, Culture, Religion

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays•
Music•
State and local government operations

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Latest Summary1/2/2024

This resolution designates August 11, 2023, as Hip Hop Celebration Day, August 2023 as Hip Hop Recognition Month, and November 2023 as Hip Hop History Month. The resolution also recognizes the 50 years of contributions of hip hop to art and cultu...


Latest Action7/20/2023
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3451; text: CR S3462-3463)