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Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1485

Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2026, as "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

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Introduced 2026-08-20Topic: governance ethics

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This resolution states that the U.S. House of Representatives supports designating August 22, 2026, Chuck Brown's birthday, as "Chuck Brown Day." It honors Chuck Brown, a District of Columbia musician known as the "Godfather of Go-Go," for his contributions to music and to the District. The resolution lists his career achievements, including his albums, hit songs, a Grammy nomination, and a National Heritage Fellowship. It does not create a legal holiday or spend money.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-08-20HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.refer
2026-08-20HouseSubmitted in Houserefer
2026-08-20Submitted in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-11. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.