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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.

9/19/2025, 3:54 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 661

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress as H.Res. 661 on August 22, 2025, titled "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," aims to officially recognize and honor Chuck Brown's musical contributions and his impact on the District of Columbia by designating August 22, 2025, as "Chuck Brown Day."

Current Status of Bill HRES 661

Bill HRES 661 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 22, 2025. Bill HRES 661 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 22, 2025.  Bill HRES 661's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of August 22, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 661

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 661

Primary Policy Focus

Arts, Culture, Religion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill 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.
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.

Comments

Winona Nelson profile image

Winona Nelson

1,110

11 months ago

I don't understand why this bill is being pushed through. It seems like a waste of time and resources. There are more pressing issues that need to be addressed in our country. I don't see how this will benefit anyone in the long run. #confused #opposed

Ainsley Conway profile image

Ainsley Conway

1,075

11 months ago

I don't see why we need to be celebrating this Chuck Brown Day. It's just another unnecessary holiday that doesn't really benefit anyone. #unnecessaryholiday #ChuckBrownDay

Jaziel Austin profile image

Jaziel Austin

1,076

11 months ago

I can't believe they're making August 22, 2025 "Chuck Brown Day"! I mean, I get that he's a music legend and all, but do we really need a whole day dedicated to him? How is this gonna impact me and my community? #confused #ChuckBrownDay

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 661

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