Congress honors Chuck Brown, godfather of go-go music
H.Res. 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. · Filed by Eleanor Norton (D-DC) · Introduced Aug 22, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This resolution designates August 22, 2025, as 'Chuck Brown Day' to honor the late musician Chuck Brown, who created the go-go music genre and was a cultural icon in Washington, D.C. The resolution celebrates his musical achievements, his influence on generations of artists, and his advocacy for D.C. statehood and voting rights, with no binding legal effect or appropriation.
Why we flagged it
This is a straightforward House resolution honoring a deceased musician and cultural figure. It has no legislative mechanism, no appropriation, and no regulatory effect—it is purely symbolic recognition of Chuck Brown's contributions to music and D.C. culture.
Who it affects
This is a symbolic, non-binding resolution that honors a deceased cultural figure and celebrates a distinctive American musical tradition. It carries no fiscal cost, imposes no regulatory burden, and serves the public interest by recognizing artistic and cultural contribution to the nation.
Named in the bill
Chuck Brown, District of Columbia, go-go music, Soul Searchers, Trouble Funk, Rare Essence, Experience Unlimited, Howard Theatre, National Endowment for the Arts, Grammy Awards
Where it stands
- Aug 22, 2025 — Referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform”
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How this was measured
Analysis — Quorum's AI read the full bill text on Jul 6, 2026; transparency and hidden-provision scores are compared against the median of 16,222 analysed bills.
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