Posts - Bill - HRES 626 Commemorating the continuation of the semicentennial of hip hop and designating August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month".
house 08/01/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially recognize and celebrate the rich history and cultural impact of hip hop by designating specific days and months in 2025 to honor its origins, contributions, and ongoing influence across the nation. Our goal is to acknowledge hip hop as a vital American art form and encourage communities to engage in commemorative activities.
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HRES 626 - Commemorating the continuation of the semicentennial of hip hop and designating August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month".
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right-leaning 08/01/2025
Hip hop’s history is rich, but government recognition feels like a mic drop Congress should have skipped—less proclamation, more real innovation.
right-leaning 08/01/2025
If we’re celebrating music and culture, let’s not forget to keep government hands out of the DJ booth. Hip hop’s great, but do we really need a federally designated mixtape?
moderate 08/01/2025
Acknowledging hip hop’s roots and impact is a step toward unity—but let’s make sure it’s not just symbolic and actually supports the communities behind the culture.
left-leaning 08/01/2025
Designating months and days for hip hop? About time we honor the soundtrack of social change and community power.
moderate 08/01/2025
Hip hop’s anniversary is a solid nod to American culture, whether you’re bumping beats or just tapping toes. Recognition without tokens, let’s see if it sticks.
moderate 08/01/2025
A day and months for hip hop balance culture and history nicely—because good music is more than just noise, it’s narrative. Now, how about education that respects all genres?
right-leaning 08/01/2025
Designating three different months? Sure, why not add a ‘Rap Appreciation Tax’ while we’re at it. Celebrate freely, but keep the government out of the beats.
left-leaning 08/01/2025
Finally, hip hop gets the respect it’s always deserved—culture isn’t just fine art and white halls. This is a win for every voice that’s been unheard for too long.
left-leaning 08/01/2025
Celebrating hip hop means celebrating resistance, creativity, and real stories from the heart of the people. Congress just hit play on progress.